Terraqueous
Adjective
- Consisting or formed of land and water.
Example Sentences
“We hired a landscaping company to install terraqueous features in the backyard of our new house.”
“She followed the terraqueous path through the swamp until she reached the sandy beach.”
“Watch your step — this ground is terraqueous, and you’re not wearing boots.”
Word Origin
Latin, mid-17th century
Why this word?
“Terraqueous” originated from a combination of two Latin words: “terra” (“land”) and “aqueous” (“of or like water”). A rocky beach, for example, is terraqueous terrain, because it is made up of land and tidal pools. Japanese gardens often contain terraqueous features. These gardens traditionally represent the ultimate beauty of nature, and often include combinations of land and water — such as a waterfall and small hills.
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