adjective
GeologyOf a stratum (especially a fossiliferous deposit), glacier, or other structure: consisting of or containing material from an older formation that has been redeposited. Of fossils: originating in a deposit older than that in which they are found.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From French remanié, use as adjective of past participle of remanier to rearrange, rework, reshape from re- + manier to handle.
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