assyroid

/ˈæsɪˌwaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a cluster of rock or boulders formed by glacial action.

“The assyroid formation in the valley was a testament to the region’s complex geological history.”

2. noun

A type of fossilized glacial erratic.

“The assyroid discovered in the field was identified as a relic from the last ice age.”

Synonyms

  • glacial erratic
  • rock cluster

Antonyms

  • smooth rock
  • uniform terrain