terriblea.[F., fr. L. terribilis, fr. terrere to frighten. See Terror.]1. Adapted or likely to excite terror, awe, or dread; dreadful; formidable.()Prudent in peace, and terrible in war. (Prior.)Thou shalt not be affrighted at them; for the Lord thy God is among you, a mighty God and terrible. (Deut. vii. 21.)2. Excessive; extreme; severe.()The terrible coldness of the season. (Clarendon.)()()n. pl.[NL., fr. L. terra + colere to inhabit.] (Zol.) A division of annelids including the common earthworms and allied species.()