terra
pronunciation
How to pronounce terra in British English:
UK ['terə]
How to pronounce terra in American English:
US ['terə]
Word Origin
- terra (n.)
- Latin, literally "earth" (see terrain).
Example
- 1. If emi 's fate is uncertain , the same is true of terra firma .
- 2. But the recession and declining music sales made it impossible for terra firma to pay off emi 's massive debts .
- 3. Last year terra firma sued citigroup , the bank that financed the deal , claiming it defrauded it into paying too much .
- 4. And terra firma itself is suing citi for fraud for allegedly tricking the firm into buying emi and taking on so much debt .
- 5. Fifty thousand candles were lit as part of an attempt by non-governmental organization terra dos sonhos ( land of dreams ) to achieve a guinness world record .