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They are called terrestrial because they are "Earth-like" (Latin Terra, or Earth).

The four inner, rocky planets are known as the terrestrial planets because they have a clearly defined terrain (unlike the four outer gas giant planets).
They are all made of rock (and other things).

So, in a way, the other three are similar to Earth.

The word "terrestrial" comes from a Latin word meaning "land" or "earth".

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