earthborn

[ urth-bawrn ]

adjective

1. born bear born on or sprung from the earth; of earthly origin.
2. mortal; human.

earthborn

/ ˈɜːθˌbɔːn /

adjective

1. of earthly origin
2. human; mortal

Word History and Origins

Origin of earthborn¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; earth + born

Example Sentences

Instantly, the scorched-air smell sizzled up from the spot like an earthborn bolt of lightning, and at the same second the riverbank exploded.

From Literature

I'm truly sorry man's dominion Has broken nature's social union, An' justifies that ill opinion, Which makes thee startle At me, thy poor earthborn companion, An' fellow mortal!

From Project Gutenberg

Psyche, the earthborn, to be prized above The heavenly Graces by the God of love, And worshipt by his wantonness untold!

From Project Gutenberg

Soldier, go—but not to claim Mouldering spoils of earthborn treasure,      Not to build a vaunting name, Not to dwell in tents of pleasure.

From Project Gutenberg

My Savior and Redeemer as God rose from the tomb and delivered the earthborn from their chains.

From Project Gutenberg