'Geanticlinal' definitions:

Definition of 'Geanticlinal'

From: GCIDE

Geanticlinal \Ge`an*ti*cli"nal\, n. [Gr. ? the earth + E. anticlinal.] (Geol.) An upward bend or flexure of a considerable portion of the earth's crust, resulting in the formation of a class of mountain elevations called anticlinoria; -- opposed to geosynclinal. [1913 Webster]