Other Word Forms
- Avernal adjective
Etymology
Origin of Avernus
< Latin < Greek áornos birdless, equivalent to a- a- 6 + órn ( is ) bird + -os adj. suffix
Example Sentences
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Trojan, Anchises’ son, the descent of Avernus is easy.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
How easy is the path down the shores of the Avernus! but then,—was she going down the shores of the Avernus?
From Rachel Ray by Trollope, Anthony
Behind, Virgil placed the entrance of Avernus, and not far off is his reputed tomb.
From Cities of the Dawn by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)
He looked down upon the Lucrine Lake connected with the sea by a deep channel, and formed with Lake Avernus into one wide inlet fit for shipping.
From Naples Past and Present by Norway, Arthur H.
Some people say Avernus stinks And Acheron smells like a sewer But Fernhill golfers like our links They find the air so fresh and pure.
From Wayside Weeds by Ellis, William Hodgson
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