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Hades

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Hades

One entry found.

Main Entry: Ha·des

Pronunciation: \ˈhā-(ˌ)dēz\

Function: noun

Etymology: Greek Aidēs, Āidēs, Haidēs

Date: 1597

1 : pluto
2 : the underground abode of the dead in Greek mythology
3 : sheol
4 often not capitalized : hell 1a

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