Latin Word of the Day
terra
TER-ra • noun — 13th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: the earth or land
Examples
- Agnus in ter ra curre bat.
(The lamb was running on the earth.) - Homines terrae plures sunt quam aquae.
(The people of the land are more than the waters.) - Ego ad terram veni.
(I came to the land.)
Synonyms
- solum
- humus
The word 'terra' is commonly used to refer to the physical ground or soil, as well as the planet Earth in general. It's often employed in discussions about nature, agriculture, and geography.
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