Terrestrial

a. [Lat. terrestris, from terra, the earth; Fr., Pr., Sp., Pg., & It. terrestre.]

1. Of, or pertaining to, the earth; existing on the earth; earthly; as, terrestrial animals. “Vain labors of terrestrial wit.” Spencer.
2. Representing, or consisting of, the earth; as, a terrestrial globe. “This dark terrestrial ball.” Addison.
3. Pertaining to the world, or to the present state; sublunary; earthly.

A genius bright and base, Of towering talents, and terrestrial aims. Young. 4. Consisting of, or belonging to, land, in distinction from water. “The terrestrial parts of the globe.” Woodward. Terrestrial serpents (Zool.), those serpents which make their home on the ground, in distinction from those dwelling in the water, on trees, and the like.