terrae

/tɛrˈiː/

Definitions

1. noun

A noun used to describe a singular or plural land or region, especially in poetic or formal contexts.

“The ancient poet wrote of the vast terraes of a forgotten empire.”

2. noun

A Latin term for the land or soil, used in various scientific and academic contexts.

“In the terraes of the Amazon rainforest, unique plant species have been discovered.”

Synonyms

  • land
  • region
  • soil

Antonyms

  • air
  • water