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thalassic (thuh-LAS-ik) adjective

Of or relating to seas or oceans, especially smaller or inland seas.

[French thalassique, from Greek thalassa, sea.]

"Coastal spas pump in sea water for thalassic therapy - Greek for `sea treatment.'" The Luxury of Spas, Business Daily, 13 Apr 1998.

This week's theme: words about oceans and seas.

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