earthlike

Definition of earthlikenext
as in sandy
consisting or suggestive of earth the basket of garden-fresh mushrooms had that typically earthlike smell

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sandy
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  • This is small, beaver-dam-laden water with a sandy composition, and a few years ago, Kozminski caught a glimpse of something irregular sticking out of the sand.
    Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Some fruit trees might prefer wet weather and moist earth, but others will perform best with well-draining, sandy soil.
    Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Earthlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthlike. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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