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trappean

trappean adjective: of or pertaining to trap; of the nature of trap.

Adjective

trappean (comparative more trappean, superlative most trappean)

  1. Of or pertaining to trap; of the nature of trap.
  2. Relating to or composed of basalt or other igneous rock.

Synonyms of trappean

Forms of trappean

comparativemore trappean
superlativemost trappean

Origin of trappean

Compare French trappéen. See trap (“a kind of rock”).

Words formed from trappean

Questions about trappean

What does trappean mean?
Trappean means of or pertaining to trap; of the nature of trap.
What part of speech is trappean?
Trappean is an adjective.

Words near trappean in the dictionary

  1. trapp
  2. trappability
  3. trappable
  4. Trappaw
  5. Trappe
  6. trappean
  7. trapped
  8. trapped in
  9. trapped out
  10. trapped-out
  11. trapper

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