terrigenous adjective ter· rig· e· nous te-ˈri-jə-nəs tə- : being or relating to oceanic sediment derived directly from the destruction of rocks on the earth's surface

In oceanography, terrigenous sediments are those derived from the erosion of rocks on land; that is, they are derived from terrestrial (as opposed to marine) environments. [1]

terrigenous sediment, deep-sea sediment transported to the oceans by rivers and wind from land sources. Terrigeneous sediments that reach the continental shelf are often stored in submarine …

There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective terrigenous, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of 'terrigenous' terrigenous in British English (tɛˈrɪdʒɪnəs ) adjective

Define terrigenous. terrigenous synonyms, terrigenous pronunciation, terrigenous translation, English dictionary definition of terrigenous. adj. Derived from the land, especially by erosive action.

Terrigenous definition: Derived from the land, especially by erosive action. Used primarily of sediments.