chthonian

[ thoh-nee-uhn ]
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adjectiveClassical Mythology.
  1. of or relating to the deities, spirits, and other beings dwelling under the earth.

Origin of chthonian

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First recorded in 1840–50; from Greek chthóni(os) (chthon-, stem of chthṓn “earth” + -ios adjective suffix) + -an; akin to Latin humus “earth” (see humus)
  • Also chthon·ic [thon-ik]. /ˈθɒn ɪk/.

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British Dictionary definitions for chthonian

chthonian

chthonic (ˈθɒnɪk)

/ (ˈθəʊnɪən) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to the underworld

Origin of chthonian

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C19: from Greek khthonios in or under the earth, from khthōn earth

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