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Meaning of terrestrial equator

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

terrestrial

Pronunciation:/təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/

noun

Definitions

  1. An inhabitant of the planet Earth.

noun

Definitions

  1. A ground-dwelling plant.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of, relating to, or inhabiting the land of the Earth or its inhabitants, earthly.

  2. Of, relating to, or composed of land.

  3. Living or growing in or on land (as opposed to other habitat); not aquatic, etc.

    Example: a terrestrial plant

  4. Of a planet, being composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals; see also terrestrial planet.