EARTHPEA
Earth"pea`, n. (Bot.)
Defn: A species of pea (Amphicarpæa monoica). It is a climbing leguminous plant, with hairy underground pods.
EARTHQUAKE
Earth"quake`, n.
Defn: A shaking, trembling, or concussion of the earth, due to subterranean causes, often accompanied by a rumbling noise. The wave of shock sometimes traverses half a hemisphere, destroying cities and many thousand lives; — called also earthdin, earthquave, and earthshock. Earthquake alarm, a bell signal constructed to operate on the theory that a few seconds before the occurrence of an earthquake the magnet temporarily loses its power.
EARTHQUAKE
Earth"quake`, a.
Defn: Like, or characteristic of, an earthquake; loud; starling.
The earthquake voice of victory. Byron.
EARTHQUAVE
Earth"quave`, n.
Defn: An earthquake.
EARTH SHINE
Earth" shine`.
Defn: See Earth light, under Earth.