'Stratums' definitions:

Definition of 'Stratums'

From: GCIDE
  • Stratum \Stra"tum\, n.; pl. E. Stratums, L. Strata. The latter is more common. [L., from sternere, stratum, to spread; akin to Gr. ? to spread, strew. See Strew, and cf. Consternation, Estrade, Prostrate, Stratus, Street.]
  • 1. (Geol.) A bed of earth or rock of one kind, formed by natural causes, and consisting usually of a series of layers, which form a rock as it lies between beds of other kinds. Also used figuratively. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A bed or layer artificially made; a course. [1913 Webster]

Words containing 'Stratums'