chthonian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to the underworld; being beneath the earth.
noun
  1. A dweller in the mythical underworld.

Pronunciation

/ˈkθəʊnɪən/ /ˈθəʊnɪən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chthonian.wav /ˈkθoʊni.ən/ /ˈθoʊni.ən/

Word forms

chthonian more chthonian most chthonian chthonians

Etymology

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

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