earthiness

noun

earth·​i·​ness

-thēnə̇s, 

-thin- sometimes -t͟h-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being earthy: such as

a

: a realistic or matter-of-fact or human quality (as of a literary or dramatic production)

b

: an anomalous or off flavor (as of wines or certain foods) suggestive of soil

Word History

Etymology

Middle English erthynesse, from erthy earthy + -nesse -ness

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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