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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

Earthan en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • (Southern-England) audio
  • /ˈɜː(ɹ)θən/ (UK)
  • /ˈɝθən/ (US)

Etymology

From Earth + -an.

Meanings

  1. (nonstandard, rare) Of or from planet Earth.
    • When, for unknown reasons, gene-splicing with Earthan reptiles had failed to take, scientists had turned to the sea dragons found on the water world of Aquatilis, home planet of the merpeople. 2008, Crystal Jordan, Carnal Desires, page 59:

Forms

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most Earthan Degree=Sup lexicographic
more Earthan Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Relateds

Earthling

Earthan en · PROPN

Pronunciation

  • (Southern-England) audio
  • /ˈɜː(ɹ)θən/ (UK)
  • /ˈɝθən/ (US)

Etymology

From Earth + -an.

Meanings

  1. (nonstandard, rare) A person or thing from planet Earth; an Earthling.

Forms

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Earthans Number=Plur lexicographic