Definitions for earthriseˈɜrθˌraɪz
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
earth•riseˈɜrθˌraɪz(n.)
the rising of the earth above the horizon of the moon or other celestial body.
Category: Astronomy
Origin of earthrise:
1965–70
Wiktionary
earthrise(Noun)
The time of "day" when the Earth begins to rise over the horizon of another planet according to a local observer.
earthrise(Noun)
The irregular event of the Earth appearing above the horizon of the moon.
Origin: earth + rise
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