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terraqueous adj (formal, archaic)

Chiefly in terraqueous globe (that is, the Earth): consisting of both land and water. Relating to, or taking place on, both land and water. (botany) Of a plant: living in both land and water; amphibious. Yesterday was World Oceans Day, a day recognized by the United Nations to highlight the importance of conserving and protecting the world’s oceans. The Oceans Institute of Canada, supported by the Government of Canada, held an event called Oceans Day at the Global Forum, a parallel event at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 8 June 1992.

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