Terra
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtɛɹə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Terra is a noun meaning (literary) Earth, soil, land, or ground as a physical surface.
Meaning
(literary) Earth, soil, land, or ground as a physical surface.
More Meanings
- A continent or large landmass, especially on another planet or moon; e.g. Arabia Terra or Aphrodite Terra.
- A lunar highland or mountainous region with relatively high albedo; e.g. Terra Nivium.
- (archaic) The material world as opposed to the heavens.
Word Forms
- terras
- terrae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include earth, ground, land, planet, globe, shore.
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