non-earthy
|non-earth-y|
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/nɒn ˈɜrθi/
🇬🇧
/nɒn ˈɜːθi/
otherworldly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-earthy' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'earthy', which comes from Old English 'eorþe', meaning 'earth'.
Historical Evolution
'earthy' evolved from Old English 'eorþe' to Middle English 'erthe', eventually becoming the modern English word 'earthy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'earthy' meant 'of the earth', but 'non-earthy' evolved to mean 'not of the earth' or 'otherworldly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/09 04:28