terra

noun

ter·​ra ˈter-ə How to pronounce terra (audio)
plural terrae ˈter-(ˌ)ē How to pronounce terra (audio)
-ˌī
: any of the relatively light-colored highland areas on the surface of the moon or a planet

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, land

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of terra was in 1946

Dictionary Entries Near terra

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“Terra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terra. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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