EARTHEN


Meaning of EARTHEN in English

ˈərth]ən, ˈə̄th], ˈəith], -th] adjective

also earth·ern ]ə(r)n\

Etymology: earthen from Middle English erthen, from erthe earth + -en; earthern alteration of earthen — more at earth I

1.

a. : made of earth

an earthen dam

earthen walls rammed firm

b. : made of fired clay

glazed earthen tiles

an earthen jug

2. : characteristic of earth especially in human or mortal quality : earthly

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.