Definition of "terra" in English

noun

1. (literary) Earth, soil, land, or ground as a physical surface.

2. (archaic) The material world as opposed to the heavens.

3. A continent or large landmass, especially on another planet or moon; e.g. Arabia Terra or Aphrodite Terra.

4. A lunar highland or mountainous region with relatively high albedo; e.g. Terra Nivium.