SINCE 1828
man-of-the-earth
noun
plural men-of-the-earth
or men-of-the-earths
Definition of man-of-the-earth
1
: an American morning glory (Ipomoea pandurata) having an enormous starchy root
— called also manroot, wild potato
2
: a long rooted morning glory (Ipomoea leptophylla) of the western U.S.
Comments on man-of-the-earth
What made you want to look up man-of-the-earth? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
What did you just call me?! A Quiz
-
- If a member of the audience describes your speech as bombastic, does that person mean it is:
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Share man-of-the-earth
Resources for man-of-the-earth