Phlegethon

noun

Phleg·​e·​thon ˈfle-gə-ˌthän How to pronounce Phlegethon (audio)
: a river of fire in Hades

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Following Phlegethon there was a dinner back at the Excelsior. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Phlegethōn

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Phlegethon was in the 14th century

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“Phlegethon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Phlegethon. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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