Terrestrious
//təˈɹɛstɹiəs// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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;"
Synonyms
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More examples"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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