terraqueous

adjective

terr·​aque·​ous te-ˈrā-kwē-əs How to pronounce terraqueous (audio)
tə-, 
-ˈra-
: consisting of land and water

Word History

Etymology

Latin terra land + English aqueous

First Known Use

circa 1658, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of terraqueous was circa 1658

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“Terraqueous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terraqueous. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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