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terrene

Pronunciation: /tɛˈriːn/

Definition of terrene

adjective

archaic
  • of or like earth: terrene dust
  • occurring on or inhabiting dry land: a terrene vertebrate
  • of the world; secular rather than spiritual.

Origin:

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, from Latin terrenus, from terra 'earth'

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