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A group of rocks having a common age or origin; -- nearly equivalent to formation, but used somewhat less comprehensively.

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  1. n. A group of rocks having a common age or origin; -- nearly equivalent to formation, but used somewhat less comprehensively.
  2. A group of rocks having a common age or origin; -- nearly equivalent to formation, but used somewhat less comprehensively.
  3. A group of rocks having a common age or origin; -- nearlyequivalent to formation, but used somewhat less comprehensively.
  4. n. A group of rocks having a common age or origin; -- nearly equivalent to formation, but used somewhat less comprehensively.