terra

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Terra

Noun

1. The planet Earth; the world.

Example sentence: The astronauts gazed in awe at the beautiful view of terra from space.

Noun

2. Soil or earth, especially as a medium for plant growth.

Example sentence: The gardeners used rich terra to nourish the plants and help them grow.

Noun

3. A brownish red color resembling that of the earth.

Example sentence: The artist painted the landscape with various shades of terra to create a realistic effect.

Noun

4. (Roman mythology) The ancient Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Gaia, the personification of the Earth.

Example sentence: The Romans honored the goddess Terra by offering sacrifices for a fruitful harvest.

Noun

5. A type of homing pigeon.

Example sentence: The owner released his trained terra to deliver a message to a distant location.

Adjective

1. Related to the Earth or land.

Example sentence: The explorer was amazed by the diverse flora and fauna of the terra environment.

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Adjective

2. Rendered in brownish-red color.

Example sentence: The artist created a beautiful and realistic painting using a palette of terra shades.