earthrise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The event of the Earth rising over the horizon of another celestial body, typically the Moon.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of earthrise.

Pronunciation

/ˈɜːθˌɹaɪz/ /ˈɝθˌɹaɪz/

Word forms

earthrise earthrises

Etymology

From earth + rise.

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