Tellus
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Tellus
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin tellūs “earth, the earth”
Example Sentences
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His expertise has since been sought by major institutions such as Atlanta's Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the University of Texas' Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, and the Tellus Science Museum.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
"Each year, we have thousands of students visit us from across Georgia and neighboring states," the Tellus Science Museum's director of education, Hannah Eisla, explained.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
A life-size replica of this ancient giant is now on display at the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, Georgia.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
Diaz had four dual-port chargers made by Tellus Power Green up and running in under a year.
From Reuters • Apr. 17, 2023
He expected an answer flattering to his vanity, but Solon simply replied,— "Tellus, of Athens."
From Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles
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