Terrestrious

//təˈɹɛstɹiəs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Synonym of terrestrial. obsolete

    "The ſecond way whereby bodies become black, is an Atramentous condition or mixture, that is a vitriolate or copperoſe quality conjoyning with a terreſtrious and aſtringent humidity;"

Example

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"The ſecond way whereby bodies become black, is an Atramentous condition or mixture, that is a vitriolate or copperoſe quality conjoyning with a terreſtrious and aſtringent humidity;"

Etymology

From Latin terrestris + -ious.

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