Lacustrine

/ləˈkʌstrɪn/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or associated with lakes; living or growing in or near lakes.

Etymology

From Latin 'lacustris' (of a lake), from 'lacus' (lake). Same root as 'lagoon' and 'lacuna.' Water words flow into each other.

Kelly Says

Everything to do with LAKES! Lacustrine sediments, lacustrine ecosystems, lacustrine villages (built on stilts over water)! And 'lake,' 'lagoon,' and 'lacuna' all share the same watery Latin root! 🏞️

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