Laurasia

geographical name

Lau·​ra·​sia lȯ-ˈrā-zhə How to pronounce Laurasia (audio)
-shə
ancient supercontinent that included the currently separate landmasses of North America and Eurasia except for the Indian subcontinent compare gondwana

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“Laurasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Laurasia. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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