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hypogean

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Etymology

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From Latin hypogaeus, hypogēus (from Ancient Greek ὑπόγειος (hupógeios)) +‎ -an.[1]

Adjective

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hypogean (not comparable)

  1. Existing or growing underground.

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References

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  1. ^ “hypogean, adj.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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