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terrella

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɛlə

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noun

Meaning 1

A small magnetized model ball representing the Earth, used in investigating magnetism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: earthkin

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin terra (“Earth”) + -ella, meaning "little Earth". A modern formation: compare classical Latin terrula (“small field”).