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terrestrial food

[tə-ˈres-trē-əl ˈfüd]
nounpl: terrestrial foods
alimento terrestre
1. Food derived from plants or animals that live on land, as opposed to aquatic or marine sources
Terrestrial foods include vegetables, fruits, and meat from land animals.
Os alimentos terrestres incluem vegetais, frutas e carnes de animais terrestres.
2. Sustenance obtained from terrestrial ecosystems rather than water-based environments
The diet consisted mainly of terrestrial foods such as grains and livestock.
A dieta consistia principalmente em alimentos terrestres, como grãos e gado.
Synonyms
land-based foodground foodterrestrial produce
Antonyms
aquatic foodmarine foodseafood

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alimento terrestre
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
comida da terra
Colloquial expression meaning food from the land
Portugal
alimento terrestre
Formal Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

from the land to the table
earth-grown sustenance
non-aquatic provisions
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