English to English Dictionary

Stratigraphy

The branch of geology concerned with the order and relative position of strata and their relationship to the geological time scale.

Stratocorn

A layered, horn-like structural formation observed in specialized biological tissues or geological strata.

Stratocorneal

Relating to the layers of the cornea of the eye.

Stratum

A layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground or of a substance.

Stratum granulosum

A thin layer of cells in the epidermis lying between the stratum spinosum and stratum corneum, characterized by cells containing keratohyalin granules.

Stratus

A type of cloud that forms in low, horizontal layers, often covering the sky like a blanket.

Straw

Dried stalks of grain, especially wheat, used as fodder or for thatching roofs.

Straw Fire

A fire that burns quickly and brightly but is short-lived.

Straw Hat

A hat made of straw or similar braided plant material, typically worn in warm weather for sun protection.

Straw Vote

An informal or unofficial vote taken to gauge the opinion or preference of a group.

Straw-boss

A worker who has a minor supervisory role over other employees, typically without official managerial status or significant authority.

Straw-in-the-Wind

A sign or indication of a future event or trend, often considered unreliable or insubstantial.