subterrane

[ suhb-tuh-reyn, suhb-tuh-reyn ]
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noun
  1. a cave or subterranean room.

Origin of subterrane

1
1605–15, in sense “subterranean”; 1765–75 for current sense; <Latin subterrāneus subterranean, equivalent to sub-sub- + terr(a) earth + -āneus composite adj. suffix, equivalent to -ān(us) -an + -eus-eous
  • Also sub·ter·rain, sub·ter·rene [suhb-tuh-reen, suhb-tuh-reen]. /ˈsʌb təˌrin, ˌsʌb təˈrin/.

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How to use subterrane in a sentence

  • For surely demons in mortal shape must have invented that terrible engine by means of which I was consigned to this subterrane!

    Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf | George W. M. Reynolds
  • Brahms takes us to subterrane depths; Beethoven is for the heights.

    Unicorns | James Huneker
  • And by what means can access be obtained to this subterrane?

    Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf | George W. M. Reynolds