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continental drift
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continental rise
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continental

con·ti·nen·tal [ kònti nént'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to Earth's continents: relating to, typical of, or belonging to the continents of the Earth

2. 
Another spelling of  Continentaladj (sense 1)


3. of classic European cuisine: relating to the traditional food and dishes of western European countries, especially France



noun  (plural con·ti·nen·tals)
Definition:
 
1. 
Another spelling of  Continentaln (sense 1)


2. whit: something small and worthless
I wouldn't give a dime for that cheap merchandise, and I don't care a continental what the manufacturer thinks.


con·ti·nen·tal·ism noun
con·ti·nen·tal·ist noun
con·ti·nen·tal·ly adverb
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