Phlegethon

noun

Phleg·​e·​thon ˈfle-gə-ˌthän How to pronounce Phlegethon (audio)
: a river of fire in Hades

Examples of Phlegethon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Following Phlegethon there was a dinner back at the Excelsior. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2020

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Phlegethōn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Phlegethon was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Phlegethon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Phlegethon. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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