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tellus

/tɛləs/ noun · British & US
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What does tellus mean?

noun

Tellus is the Roman goddess of the earth, often depicted as a woman wearing a crown of leaves or a cloak of earth. She is associated with fertility and agriculture.

Example

"The ancient Romans revered Tellus as a symbol of the land's bounty and fertility."

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