English Words Starting With E

• earth almond

  nounLow (Specialist)
  /ˈɜːθ ˌɑː.mənd/The edible tuberous rhizome of the Cyperus esculentus plant, also known as tiger nut or chufa.
• earth art

  nounC1/C2 (Specialised)
  /ˈɜːθ ˌɑːt/An art movement where artists use natural materials from the land (soil, rocks, leaves, water) to create large-scale, often temporary, artworks integrated with a landscape.
• earth auger

  nounLow
  /ˈɜːθ ˌɔːɡə/A hand-held or machine-mounted tool used for drilling holes in soil or ground, typically consisting of a rotating helical screw blade.
• earth closet

  nounC2
  /ɜːθ ˈklɒzɪt/A primitive, non-flushing toilet in which earth or ashes are used to cover human waste.
• earth day

  nounMedium-High
  /ˈɜːθ ˌdeɪ/An annual event on April 22nd dedicated to demonstrating support for environmental protection.
• earth inductor compass

  nounVery Low
  /ˈɜːθ ɪnˌdʌk.tə ˈkʌm.pəs/A navigational instrument that determines direction by measuring the voltage induced in a coil rotated within the Earth's magnetic field.
• earth lodge

  nounLow
  /ˈɜːθ lɒdʒ/A domed dwelling, typically semi-subterranean, constructed with a timber frame covered with earth or sod, used historically by various Indigenous peoples of North America, especially on the Great Plains.
• earth mother

  nounLow
  /ˈɜːθ ˌmʌðə/A woman who embodies nurturing, fertility, and a deep, wholesome connection to nature.
• earth mover

  nounC1
  /ˈɜːθ ˌmuːvə/A large, powerful vehicle or machine used for excavating and moving large quantities of soil, rock, or earth, especially in construction, mining, or land development.
• earth pillar

  nounC2
  /ˈɜːθ ˌpɪl.ər/A tall, narrow column of unconsolidated earth or sediment, typically capped by a harder stone that protected it from erosion.
• earth resources technology satellite

  nounC2
  /ˌɜːθ rɪˈzɔːsɪz tekˈnɒlədʒi ˈsætəlaɪt/The original name for the Landsat program, a series of Earth-observing satellite missions jointly managed by NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey, designed to collect data about the Earth's surface.
• earth return

  nounC2
  /ˈɜːθ rɪˌtɜːn/A connection in an electrical circuit that uses the ground (earth) as a conductor to complete the circuit path, typically for safety or functional purposes.
• earth science

  nounC1
  /ˈɜːθ ˌsaɪəns/Any of the sciences, such as geology, meteorology, or oceanography, that deal with the physical composition and processes of the Earth.
• earth sign

  nounLow-medium
  /ˈɜːθ saɪn/In Western astrology, one of the three zodiac signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) associated with the element of earth, characterised by practicality, stability, and materialism.
• earth smoke

  nounVery low
  /ˈɜːθ sməʊk/A historical common name for the plant fumitory (Fumaria officinalis).
• earth station

  nounC1
  /ˈɜːθ ˌsteɪ.ʃən/A terrestrial telecommunications station designed for communication with satellites, spacecraft, or other earth stations via radio signals.
• earth tone

  nounIntermediate (B2-C1)
  /ˈɜːθ ˌtəʊn/A colour that resembles those found in natural soil, rock, or clay, such as browns, tans, terracotta, ochres, and muted greens.
• earth tongue

  nounLow
  /ˈɜːθ ˌtʌŋ/A type of fungus (genus Geoglossum) with a dark, club-shaped fruiting body that resembles a tongue growing from the ground.
• earth up

  verbC1
  /ˈɜːθ ʌp/To heap or mound soil around the base of a plant, especially to protect roots, promote growth, or blanch stems.
• earth wave

  nounC2 / Very Rare / Technical
  /ˈɜːθ ˌweɪv/A seismic wave that travels through the Earth's interior, typically generated by an earthquake or explosion.

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