earthy

English

/ˈɜː.θi/, /ˈɝθi/

adj
Definitions
  • Resembling dirt or soil (i.e. earth).
  • down-to-Down-to-earth, not artificial, natural.
  • (figurative) Coarse and unrefined, crude.
  • Like or resembling the earth or of the earth.
  • Covered with earth (mud, dirt).

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English erthy suf from English earth.

Origin

English

earth

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