"earthberg" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: earthbergs [plural]
Etymology: In some senses, a blend of earth + iceberg; in other senses from earth + berg. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|earth|iceberg|nocap=1}} blend of earth + iceberg, {{af|en|earth|berg}} earth + berg Head templates: {{en-noun}} earthberg (plural earthbergs)
  1. (fantasy) A mass suspended or floating in water, similar to an iceberg, but consisting of earth (dirt, soil, etc.). Categories (topical): Fantasy
    Sense id: en-earthberg-en-noun-lIQ43eWL Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English blends: 72 28 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 92 8 Topics: fantasy
  2. (rare) A mountain or large mound of earth. Tags: rare
    Sense id: en-earthberg-en-noun-L1HXDuwP
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: earth-berg Related terms: barrow, berg

Inflected forms

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