terr = earth.

1. in ter, in 7. terr ier, that which
2. inter ment, act of 8. territ ory, relating to
3. sub terranean, under 9. Medi terranean, middle
4. terr ace, that which10. Terra del Fuego, fire
5. terra cotta, baked11. Terre Haute, high
6. terrestri al, relating to12. terra firma, firm

1. To bury in the earth; as a dead body.

3. Situated or occurring under the surface of the earth; as subterranean forests—buried forests.

4. A terrace is a long mound or raised portion of earth.

5. Terra cotta is literally baked earth. A species of hard pottery used in building; ornamentation.

6. Terrestrial. Relating to the earth, earthly.

7. A terrier is one of a small breed of dogs, named from their propensity to scratch the ground or earth in pursuit of prey.

8. Territory. Relating to the earth; a large extent or tract of land.

9. The Mediterranean Sea is so called because situated in the middle of the land. In the middle of the ancient known world.