earthborn

[ urth-bawrn ]

/ ˈɜrθˌbɔrn /

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adjective

born on or sprung from the earth; of earthly origin.

mortal; human.

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Origin of earthborn

First recorded in 1595–1605; earth + born

Words nearby earthborn

earth, Eartha, earth almond, earth art, earth auger, earthborn, earthbound, earth closet, Earth Day, earthen, earthenware

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How to use earthborn in a sentence

He is represented as an earthborn giant, who encountered two dragons: Και χθονος απλετον ὑια, δρακοντοφονον Δαμασηνα.
A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)|Jacob Bryant
They are also mentioned by Homer, who styles them γηγενεις, or earthborn: and his description is equally fine.
A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)|Jacob Bryant
Are the clouds that come between us and God invariably earthborn?
Expositor's Bible: The Song of Solomon|Walter Adeney
Then is it comforting to remember that all clouds are earthborn.
With God in the World|Charles H. Brent

Tityus: an earthborn giant; condemned to the underworld, he lay stretched over nine acres while two vultures devoured his liver.
The Classic Myths in English Literature and in Art (2nd ed.) (1911)|Charles Mills Gayley

British Dictionary definitions for earthborn

earthborn

/ (ˈɜːθˌbɔːn) /

adjective mainly poetic

of earthly origin

human; mortal

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