early 13c., "made of earth;" see earth + -en (2). Not attested in Old English (where eorðen meant "of or in the earth"). Cognate of Old High German irdin, Dutch aarden, Gothic airþeins. Meaning "made of clay" is attested from late 14c.
双语例句
1. Despite the mud outside, the earthen floor was clean.
尽管外面泥泞，屋内的泥土地面还是很干净。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The earthen pot is grazed inside.
瓦盆里面挂了一层釉子.
来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
3. Though an earthen vessel, it held so great a treasure.
