earthen

• Fait de terre ou d'argile; relatif à la terre ou au sol. Se dit aussi d'objets en terre cuite.

Made of earth or clay; relating to the ground or soil.

1. Made of earth or clayB2formal

   Made of baked or dried clay, or consisting of earth.

   en terre

   • The ancient people used earthen pots for storing water.
   • They built an earthen wall around the village for protection.
   • The floor was made of packed earthen material.

   Synonymesadobeclayearthenwaremud

2. B2formal

   Of or relating to the earth or ground.

   Relatif à la terre

   • The earthen tones of the landscape were calming.
   • The house had an earthen foundation that blended with the surroundings.
   • Earthen colors like brown and ochre are popular in natural design.

   Synonymesearthlyterreneterrestrial

   Antonymescelestialetherealsublime