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Tellus

Definition:

1. Noun (singular): Tellus refers to the Latin name for planet Earth. It represents our planet as a celestial body and is often used in scientific or poetic contexts.

Example Sentence: "Many philosophers argue that humans have a deep connection with Tellus, the planet we call home."

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2. Noun (plural: telluses): In geology, tellus refers to a hypothetical ancient supercontinent that is believed to have formed multiple times in Earth's history. It is an alternative name for the earlier concept known as Rodinia.

Example Sentence: "Scientists speculate that the breakup of tellus into separate continents was a significant event in shaping the Earth's current land masses."

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