earthborn

[ urth-bawrn ]

adjective

1. born bear born on or sprung from the earth; of earthly origin.
2. mortal; human.

earthborn

/ ˈɜːθˌbɔːn /

adjective

1. of earthly origin
2. human; mortal

Word History and Origins

Origin of earthborn¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; earth + born

Example Sentences

He is represented as an earthborn giant, who encountered two dragons: Και χθονος απλετον ὑια, δρακοντοφονον Δαμασηνα.

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They are also mentioned by Homer, who styles them γηγενεις, or earthborn: and his description is equally fine.

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Are the clouds that come between us and God invariably earthborn?

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Then is it comforting to remember that all clouds are earthborn.

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Tityus: an earthborn giant; condemned to the underworld, he lay stretched over nine acres while two vultures devoured his liver.

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