Definition of earth

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Earth (n.) A similar oxide, having a slight alkaline reaction, as lime, magnesia, strontia, baryta..

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Meridian :: Meridian (a.) A great circle on the surface of the earth, passing through the poles and any given place; also, the half of such a circle included between the poles..
Mouldboard :: Mouldboard (n.) A curved plate of iron (originally of wood) back of the share of a plow, which turns over the earth in plowing..
Chorology :: Chorology (n.) The science which treats of the laws of distribution of living organisms over the earth's surface as to latitude, altitude, locality, etc..
Argil :: Argil (n.) Clay, or potter's earth; sometimes pure clay, or alumina. See Clay..
Geognosy :: Geognosy (n.) That part of geology which treats of the materials of the earth's structure, and its general exterior and interior constitution..
Tile :: Tile (n.) A small, flat piece of dried earth or earthenware, used to cover vessels in which metals are fused..
Scar :: Scar (n.) An isolated or protruding rock; a steep, rocky eminence; a bare place on the side of a mountain or steep bank of earth..
Tartarus :: Tartarus (n.) The infernal regions, described in the Iliad as situated as far below Hades as heaven is above the earth, and by later writers as the place of punishment for the spirits of the wicked. By the later poets, also, the name is often used synonymously with Hades, or the Lower World in general..
Bog :: Bog (n.) A little elevated spot or clump of earth, roots, and grass, in a marsh or swamp..
Barbette :: Barbette (n.) A mound of earth or a platform in a fortification, on which guns are mounted to fire over the parapet..
Breastwork :: Breastwork (n.) A defensive work of moderate height, hastily thrown up, of earth or other material..
Entrails :: Entrails (n. pl.) The internal parts; as, the entrails of the earth..
Knoll :: Knoll (n.) A little round hill; a mound; a small elevation of earth; the top or crown of a hill.
Till :: Till (prep.) To plow and prepare for seed, and to sow, dress, raise crops from, etc., to cultivate; as, to till the earth, a field, a farm..
Earthborn :: Earthborn (a.) Born of the earth; terrigenous; springing originally from the earth; human.
Turf :: Turf (n.) That upper stratum of earth and vegetable mold which is filled with the roots of grass and other small plants, so as to adhere and form a kind of mat; sward; sod..
Berme :: Berme (n.) A ledge at the bottom of a bank or cutting, to catch earth that may roll down the slope, or to strengthen the bank..
Trench :: Trench (v. t.) To fortify by cutting a ditch, and raising a rampart or breastwork with the earth thrown out of the ditch; to intrench..
Earthiness :: Earthiness (n.) The quality or state of being earthy, or of containing earth; hence, grossness..
Stratum :: Stratum (n.) A bed of earth or rock of one kind, formed by natural causes, and consisting usually of a series of layers, which form a rock as it lies between beds of other kinds. Also used figuratively..
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