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CHTHONIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does chthonic mean?
• CHTHONIC (adjective)
The adjective CHTHONIC has 1 sense:
1. dwelling beneath the surface of the earth
Familiarity information: CHTHONIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Dwelling beneath the surface of the earth
Synonyms:
Context example:
nether regions
Similar:
infernal (being of the underworld)
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