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chthonian

chtho·nian

UK/ˈkθəʊnɪən/ US/ˈθəʊnɪən/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of the underworld

  • “nether regions”
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Origin

From Ancient Greek χθόνιος (khthónios, “in or under the ground”), from χθών (khthṓn, “ground”).

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