Phlegethon
Americannoun
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Also called Pyriphlegethon. Classical Mythology. a river of fire, one of five rivers surrounding Hades.
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(often lowercase) a stream of fire or fiery light.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Phlegethon
First recorded in 1350–1400; late Middle English, from Latin, from Greek phlegéthōn “blazing, flaming,” noun use of present participle of phlegéthein “to blaze”; see origin at phlegm
Example Sentences
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Even in the red light of the Phlegethon, his face seemed waxy.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
The River Phlegethon spilled over the side in jagged tiers of fiery waterfalls.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
“I liked the Phlegethon better than this,” Percy muttered.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Now there were only two choices: downriver or upriver, skirting the banks of the Phlegethon.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
He’d rather stand in the River Phlegethon, or get attacked by arai, or be trampled by giants.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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