adjective
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of earthly origin
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human; mortal
Etymology
Origin of earthborn
Example Sentences
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Instantly, the scorched-air smell sizzled up from the spot like an earthborn bolt of lightning, and at the same second the riverbank exploded.
From Literature
I'm truly sorry man's dominion Has broken nature's social union, An' justifies that ill opinion, Which makes thee startle At me, thy poor earthborn companion, An' fellow mortal!
From Project Gutenberg
Psyche, the earthborn, to be prized above The heavenly Graces by the God of love, And worshipt by his wantonness untold!
From Project Gutenberg
Soldier, go—but not to claim Mouldering spoils of earthborn treasure, Not to build a vaunting name, Not to dwell in tents of pleasure.
From Project Gutenberg
Then is it comforting to remember that all clouds are earthborn.
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