nether

neth·er | \ ˈne-t͟hər

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Definition of nether

1 : situated down or below : lower Snakes nested in the nether reaches of the cave.

2 : situated or believed to be situated beneath the earth's surface captured her and carried her off to the nether world to be his wife— S. V. McCasland

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skied the nether slope of the mountain

Recent Examples on the Web The scene ends with Maya spraying a fragrance with the tinge of Bath & Body Works’ Sweet Pea perfume at her nether regions, before crying out in pain. — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, "Pen15 Gets Real About Vagina Shaming," 18 Sep. 2020 These squirty little doodads, which cleanse the nether regions with a gentle jet of water, are touted by many as sanitizing superheroes, with powers vastly superior to those of toilet paper. — Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, "The Bottom Line About Bidets," 20 May 2020 Glover looks for clues in the litany of codpieces jutting from Renaissance paintings, leading a perceptive tour of the nether regions. — Dan Piepenbring, The New Yorker, "A Brief History of the Codpiece, the Personal Protection for Renaissance Equipment," 23 May 2020 Scanning the darkness, astronomers have managed to catch a few glimmers of what might fill the nether regions far beyond Neptune. — Charlie Wood, Popular Science, "Planet Nine might not be a planet at all," 14 May 2020 In the Philippines, a cup-sized dipper known as a tabo is still used for rinsing your nether regions. — Alex Williams, New York Times, "Can’t Find Toilet Paper? Try These Alternatives," 7 May 2020 To rally thy basics from the nether regions of our kitchens—that sprouting onion, random sack of rice, can of beans, and trio of eggs—and make them into meals. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, "15 Staple Recipes the BA Staff Turns to When There’s Nothing in the Fridge," 21 Apr. 2020 Could a new discovery of microbes buried deep in the nether regions of our own planet be the key to finding life on other ones? — Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, "If We Ever Find Life on Mars, It Might Look Like These Weird Microbes," 6 Apr. 2020 The first episode begins in a doctor’s office, with Dave (Burd) giving a detailed description of his nether regions — a perfect litmus test for viewers deciding whether or not the series is for them. — Gabe Cohn, New York Times, "What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Twenties’ and ‘Dave’," 4 Mar. 2020

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30 Sep 2020

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“Nether.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nether. Accessed 19 Oct. 2020.

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