Definition

Relating to or made from soil or clay; often used to describe objects like pots or structures that are created from natural earth materials.

Example

The artist created beautiful earthen pots for the exhibition.

Conversation

I just bought this beautiful earthen pot for my plants.

That sounds lovely! I love the rustic look of earthen pottery.

Yeah, it really adds a nice touch to my room decor.

For sure! Plus, it's great for keeping the plants healthy.

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Root Explanation

Earthen is formed from "earth" (from Old English "eorþe", meaning soil or ground) and "-en" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating material or nature). The word "earthen" refers to something made of or relating to the earth or soil.

Memory Tip

Think of 'earth' as the material and '-en' as indicating that something is made from it. This helps you remember that 'earthen' means made of earth.

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