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terrae

terrae is the plural of terra.

Meaning of terra

Noun

terra (countable and uncountable, plural terras or terrae or (archaic) terræ)

  1. (literary) Earth, soil, land, or ground as a physical surface.
  2. (archaic) The material world as opposed to the heavens.
  3. A continent or large landmass, especially on another planet or moon; e.g. Arabia Terra or Aphrodite Terra.
  4. A lunar highland or mountainous region with relatively high albedo; e.g. Terra Nivium.

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Phrases with terrae

Questions about terrae

What is terrae the plural of?
Terrae is the plural of terra.

Words near terrae in the dictionary

  1. Terracotta Warriors
  2. terracottalike
  3. terracottas
  4. terracultural
  5. terraculture
  6. terrae
  7. terrae filius
  8. terrae nullius
  9. Terraferma
  10. terraform
  11. terraformable

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