Avernus
[ uh-vur-nuhs ]
/ əˈvɜr nəs /
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noun
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Origin of Avernus
OTHER WORDS FROM Avernus
A·ver·nal, adjectiveWords nearby Avernus
averaging light meter, Ave Regina Coelorum, Averil, averment, Averno, Avernus, Averroës, Averroism, averse, aversion, aversion therapy
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