Earthen: meaning, definitions and examples

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earthen

[ ˈɜːrθən ]

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material

made of earth; consisting of or resembling earth

Synonyms

clayey, terrestrial

Examples of usage

The house had an earthen floor.
She used an earthen pot to plant flowers.
The walls were painted in an earthen color.

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nature

connected with the earth; terrestrial

Synonyms

natural, organic

Examples of usage

The earthen tones of the landscape were calming.
Her paintings often featured earthen elements.
He had a deep connection to the earthen environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "earthen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de barro

🇮🇳 मिट्टी का

🇩🇪 irden

aus Ton
aus Erde

🇮🇩 tanah liat

🇺🇦 глиняний

🇵🇱 gliniany

🇯🇵 土製の

🇫🇷 en terre

🇪🇸 de barro

🇹🇷 toprak

🇰🇷 흙으로 만든

🇸🇦 طيني

🇨🇿 hliněný

🇸🇰 hlinený

🇨🇳 泥土制的

🇸🇮 glinen

🇮🇸 leir

🇰🇿 балшықтан жасалған

🇬🇪 თიხის

🇦🇿 gil

🇲🇽 de barro

Word origin

The word 'earthen' originated from Middle English 'erthen', from Old English 'eorthen', which is related to 'earth'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe things made of earth or connected with the earth. The term reflects the ancient human connection to the natural world and the materials found in the earth.