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