Acheron

noun

Ach·er·on ˈa-kə-ˌrän

-rən

: a river in Hades

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Etymology

Greek Acherōn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Acheron was in the 14th century

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“Acheron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Acheron. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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