nether region

English

noun
Definitions
  • (often) Hell; a realm beneath the surface of the earth conceived as the abode of the souls of the dead and, sometimes, as the abode of demons or evil spirits.
  • (often) A place which is subterranean or enclosed beneath a surface, especially one which is dark, dank, or otherwise inhospitable.
  • (often) The private parts between the legs; the groin or buttocks.

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Prefix from English region.

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English

region

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