What is another word for eolian?

Pronunciation: [iːˈɒli͡ən] (IPA)

Eolian is a term relating to the action or presence of wind, especially in relation to the formation or transportation of rock or sediment. Synonyms for eolian can include aeolian, windblown, windborne, or even anemophilous, which means "pollinated by wind." The word eolian is often used in geology, where it describes features such as sand dunes, deflation hollows, and loess deposits, all of which are formed or affected by wind. In addition to its scientific use, the term eolian also has poetic connotations, suggestive of a windswept, barren landscape, and is often used to describe the deserts of the American Southwest.

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What are the hypernyms for Eolian?

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  • Other hypernyms:

    atmospheric phenomenon, atmospheric process, environmental phenomenon, environmental process, pressure phenomenon, pressure process, wind phenomenon, wind process.

Usage examples for Eolian

19. Name some typical eolian rocks, and tell where they occur.
"Geology"
James Geikie
Their humming noise, which bears some resemblance to the tones of an eolian harp, boomed loud at intervals as the creatures came to a stop; and then the voice of Guapo could be heard urging them forward.
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid
When resting, they utter a low, humming noise, which has been compared to the sound of an eolian harp.
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid

Semantically related words:

1) eolian harp

2) eolian winds

3) eolian migration

4) eolian sand dunes

5) eolian deposits

6) eolian process

7) eolian sand

8) eolian transport

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