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Hades

Syllabification: (Ha·des)
Pronunciation: /ˈhādēz/
Greek Mythology
Definition of Hades
  • the underworld; the abode of the spirits of the dead.
  • the god of the underworld, one of the sons of Cronus. Roman equivalent Pluto.

Derivatives

Hadean

Pronunciation: /ˈhādēən/
adjective

Origin:

from Greek Haidēs, of unknown origin

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