terreity

/təˈriːɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical form of life that exists on land, especially in the distant past or on other planets.

“The team of scientists studied the possibilities of terreity on Mars.”

2. noun

A type of terrestrial flora or fauna, especially one that is rare or extinct.

“The rare terreity discovered in the Amazon rainforest is now preserved in a museum.”

Synonyms

  • terrene
  • terrestrial
  • xenoflora

Antonyms

  • aquatic
  • marine