underearth

1 of 2

adjective

: subterranean

underearth

2 of 2

noun

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1

: the soil beneath the earth's surface : an underlying layer (as of clay)

2

: the depths of the earth

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

under entry 2 + earth, noun

Noun

under entry 3 + earth

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