chthonic
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chthon·ic

adjective \ˈthä-nik\

Definition of CHTHONIC

: of or relating to the underworld : infernal <chthonic deities>

Variants of CHTHONIC

chthon·ic also chtho·ni·an \ˈthō-nē-ən\

Origin of CHTHONIC

Greek chthon-, chthōn earth — more at humble
First Known Use: 1882

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