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subterrane

[suhb-tuh-reyn, suhb-tuh-reyn]
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noun
  1. a cave or subterranean room.
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Also sub·ter·rain, sub·ter·rene [suhb-tuh-reen, suhb-tuh-reen] /ˈsʌb təˌrin, ˌsʌb təˈrin/.

Origin of subterrane

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
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Related Words

cavern, grotto, pothole, cave, vault, apartment, basement, cavity, den, hollow, hole, chamber, subterrane, subbasement, antre

Examples from the Web for subterrane

Historical Examples

  • And by what means can access be obtained 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

  • 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