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Hades

4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Hades (noun)
  2. hade (noun)
  3. hade (verb)
  4. hade (noun)

Ha·des

noun \ˈhā-(ˌ)dēz\

Definition of HADES

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

Greek Aidēs, Āidēs, Haidēs
First Known Use: 1597

Rhymes with HADES

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