Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - earthy

 adjective  (earthier; -est)  Date: 14th century  1.  a. of, relating to, or consisting of earth ~ creatures like worms  b. suggestive of earth (as in texture, odor, or color) an ~ yellow  c. rough, coarse, or plain in taste ~ flavors  2.  a. archaic earthly, worldly  b. characteristic of or associated with mortal life on the earth prefers ~ to ethereal themes  3. suggestive of plain or poor people or their ways: as  a. practical, down-to-earth ~ problems of daily life  b. crude, gross ~ humor  c. plain and simple in style ; unsophisticated ~ peasant cookery ~ decor ~ clothes  • earthiness noun