Άδης

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

The figuarative sense, usually with lowercase άδης (ádis), inherited from Ancient Greek ᾍδης (Hā́idēs). The ancient terms, learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ᾍδης (Hā́idēs).[1]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈa.ðis/
  • Hyphenation: 'Α‧δης

Proper noun[edit]

Άδης (Ádism sg

  1. (Greek mythology) Hades, the Underworld, the realm of the dead
  2. (Greek mythology) Hades, god of the underworld and ruler of the dead
  3. (figurative) a dark and infernal place, the underworld
    spelt with lowercase first letter: άδης (ádis)

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Λεξικό της κοινής νεοελληνικής [Dictionary of Standard Modern Greek], 1998, by the "Triantafyllidis" Foundation.

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