Terrane

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Terrane \Ter"rane\, n. [F. terrain, from L. terra earth.]
     1. (Geol.) A group of rocks having a common age or origin; --
        nearly equivalent to formation, but used somewhat less
        comprehensively.
        [1913 Webster]



From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Terrane \Ter"rane\, n. (Geog.)
     2. A region or limited area considered with reference to some
        special feature; as, the terrane of a river, that is, its
        drainage basin.
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]