terrestrial

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US /təˈrestriəl/UK /təˈrestriəl/

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NOUNA ground-dwelling plant., Alternative letter-case form of Terrestrial, An inhabitant of the planet Earth.

ADJOf, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly., Of, relating to, or composed of land., Living or growing in or on land (as opposed to other habitat); not aquatic, etc., Of a planet, being composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals; see also terrestrial planet., Concerned with the world or worldly matters., Of or pertaining to the second highest degree of glory., Broadcast using radio waves as opposed to satellite or cable.

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terrestrials: Plural

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Since the Voyager 2 flyby, ever-improving terrestrial telescopes, the Hubble spacecraft and the James Webb observatory have brought Neptune into clearer view, allowing scientists to advance their understanding of its skies, meteorology and moons.
Source:www.smithsonianmag.com
Motion sickness caused by Motion that is felt but not seen, as in terrestrial Motion sickness ;
Source:en.wikipedia.org
Official records such as local gazettes and county chronicles didn’t have any information about the porpoises — only terrestrial megafauna like tigers and elephants, species that have frequent conflict with humans.
Source:edition.cnn.com
With it not being broadcast on terrestrial TV, but rather on streaming platforms, it's been reported that there is no time limit on the match - and Gunther, who has never wrestled Cena before, has been giving much tough talk.
Source:www.bbc.com
Since the Voyager 2 flyby, ever-improving terrestrial telescopes, the Hubble spacecraft and the James Webb observatory have brought Neptune into clearer view, allowing scientists to advance their understanding of its skies, meteorology and moons.
Source:www.smithsonianmag.com

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