Strath (?), n. [Gael. srath.] A valley of considerable size, through
which a river runs; a valley bottom; -- often used in composition with
the name of the river; as, Strath Spey, Strathdon, Strathmore. [Scot.]
The long green strath of Napa valley.
R. L. Stevenson.
Strath"spey` (?), n. [So called from the district of Strath Spey in
Scotland.] A lively Scottish dance, resembling the reel, but slower;
also, the tune.
Stra*tic"u*late (?), a. [Dim. Fr. stratum.] (Min.) Characterized by the
presence of thin parallel strata, or layers, as in an agate.
Strat`i*fi*ca"tion (?), n. [Cf. F. stratification.] 1. The act or
process of laying in strata, or the state of being laid in the form of
strata, or layers.
2. (Physiol.) The deposition of material in successive layers in the
growth of a cell wall, thus giving rise to a stratified appearance.
Strat"i*fied (?), a. Having its substance arranged in strata, or
layers; as, stratified rock.
Strat"i*form (?), a. Having the form of strata.
Strat"i*fy (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stratified (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Stratifying (?).] [Stratum + -fy: cf. F. stratifier.] To form or
deposit in strata, or layers, as substances in the earth; to arrange in
strata.
{ Strat`i*graph"ic (?), Strat`i*graph"ic*al (?), } a. (Geol.)
Pertaining to, or depended upon, the order or arrangement of strata;
as, stratigraphical evidence. -- Strat`i*graph"ic*al*ly, adv.
{ Strat`i*graph"ic, -ic*al }, a. (Mil.) See Stratographic.
Stra*tig"ra*phy (?), n. [Stratum + -graphy.] That branch of geology
which treats of the arrangement and succession of strata.
Stra*toc"ra*cy (?), n. [Gr. &?; an army + -cracy, as in democracy: cf.
F. stratocratie.] A military government; government by military chiefs
and an army.
{ Strat`o*graph"ic (?), Strat`o*graph"ic*al (?), } a. Of or pertaining
to stratography.
Stra*tog"ra*phy (?), n. [Gr. &?; an army + -graphy.] A description of
an army, or of what belongs to an army.
Stra*ton"ic (?), a. [Gr. &?; an army.] Of or pertaining to an army.
[R.]