Thalassic pertains to seas or oceans, particularly smaller or inland seas, derived from the Greek word for 'sea'.
Thalassic pertains to seas or oceans, particularly smaller or inland seas, derived from the Greek word for 'sea'.
| Front | thalassic \thuh-LAS-ik\ |
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| Back | adjective Of or relating to seas or oceans, especially smaller or inland seas. [French thalassique, from Greek thalassa, sea.] "Coastal spas pump in sea water for thalassic therapy - Greek for `sea treatment.'" - The Luxury of Spas, Business Daily, 13 Apr 1998. |
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