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earthlike

adjective

Definition of earthlike

as in sandy

consisting or suggestive of earth the basket of garden-fresh mushrooms had that typically earthlike smell

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sandy

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The soil beneath Oumarou Compaoré's boots is sandy and stony.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
But some coastal advocates say officials need to come to terms with this new reality and embrace long-term efforts to reroute roads, railroad tracks and other infrastructure that would allow sandy beaches to move inland as the sea claims more land.

— Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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