Earthgirl en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɜːθˌɡɜːl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈɝθˌɡɜɹl/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Earth + girl.
Meanings
-
(usually) A young female inhabitant of Earth.
"Earthgirl?" the guard repeated. "She didn't look like an Earthie."
1947 October, Frederik Pohl, “Donovan Had a Dream”, in Thrilling Wonder Stories, volume 30, number 1, page 27:You have given me an idea, Earthgirl, and it is one that I am afraid you will live to regret.
1939 February, Harold Kerton Wells, “Moon of Mad Atavism”, in Thrilling Wonder Stories, volume 13, number 1, page 35:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthgirls | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| earthgirl | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Earthboy · Earthwoman · Earthman