terrestrial globe

ter·res·tri·al globe

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Definitions of terrestrial globe words

noun terrestrial globe the planet Earth (usually preceded by the). 1
noun terrestrial globe a planet or other celestial body. 1
noun terrestrial globe a sphere on which is depicted a map of the earth (terrestrial globe) or of the heavens (celestial globe) 1
noun terrestrial globe a spherical body; sphere. 1
noun terrestrial globe anything more or less spherical, as a lampshade or a glass fishbowl. 1
noun terrestrial globe a golden ball traditionally borne as an emblem of sovereignty; orb. 1

before 1550

One of the 31% oldest English words

First recorded in 1550-60

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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