terra en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈtɛɹə/ (UK)
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ters-der. Proto-Italic *terzā Latin terrabor. English terra Borrowed from Latin terra.
Meanings
- (countable, literary, uncountable) Earth, soil, land, or ground as a physical surface.
- (archaic, countable, uncountable) The material world as opposed to the heavens.
- (countable, uncountable) A continent or large landmass, especially on another planet or moon; e.g. Arabia Terra or Aphrodite Terra.
- (countable, uncountable) A lunar highland or mountainous region with relatively high albedo; e.g. Terra Nivium.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| terras | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| terræ | Number=Plur | archaic | lexicographic |
| terrae | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
terra ponderosa · terra Lemnia · terracotta · terra rossa · terra-mara · terra-japonica · terra preta