chthonic

English

/ˈkθɒnɪk/, /ˈθɑnɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • Dwelling within or under the earth.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek χθών (earth, ground, soil, Earth).

Origin

Ancient Greek

χθών

Gloss

earth, ground, soil, Earth

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

土, 地

Emoji
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