Vocabulary : Ear-splitting to Earthbred
Ear-splitting : Deafening; disagreeably loud or shrill; as, ear-splitting strains.Earst : See Erst.
Earth : The globe or planet which we inhabit; the world, in distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. Also, this world as the dwelling place of mortals, in distinction from the dwelling place of spirits. ;; The solid materials which make up the globe, in distinction from the air or water; the dry land. ;; The softer inorganic matter composing part of the surface of the globe, in distinction from the firm rock; soil of all kinds, including gravel, clay, loam, and the like; sometimes, soil favorable to the growth of plants; the visible surface of the globe; the ground; as, loose earth; rich earth. ;; A part of this globe; a region; a country; land. ;; Worldly things, as opposed to spiritual things; the pursuits, interests, and allurements of this life. ;; The people on the globe. ;; Any earthy-looking metallic oxide, as alumina, glucina, zirconia, yttria, and thoria. ;; A similar oxide, having a slight alkaline reaction, as lime, magnesia, strontia, baryta. ;; A hole in the ground, where an animal hides himself; as, th
Earth flax : A variety of asbestus. See Amianthus.
Earth shine : See Earth light, under Earth.
