: the Greek earth goddess and mother of the Titans

Word History

Etymology

latinization of Greek Gaîa

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Gaea was in 1833

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“Gaea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gaea. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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