hypogeum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An underground room or cavern (also used figuratively).

Pronunciation

/hʌɪpəˈd͡ʒiːəm/ /hɪpəˈd͡ʒiːəm/

Word forms

hypogeum hypogeums hypogea

Etymology

From Latin hypogaeum, from Ancient Greek ὑπόγειον (hupógeion), a noun use of the neuter singular of ὑπόγειος (hupógeios, “underground”).

Derived words

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