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terra

[ter-uh]

ter·ra

[ter-uh]
noun
earth; land.

Origin:
1605–15; < Latin
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Terra is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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terra (ˈtɛrə)
 
n
(in legal contexts) earth or land
 
[from Latin]

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terra   (těr'ə)  Pronunciation Key 
  1. A rough highland or mountainous region of the moon with a relatively high albedo. Compare mare.

  2. A vast highland region on a planet.


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