undergloom

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English

Etymology

From under- +‎ gloom.

Pronunciation

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Noun

undergloom (plural not attested)

  1. (literary, uncommon, possibly dated, chiefly with the definite article) the underworld
    • 2015, Spencer Clevenger, Greek Mythic History:
      To achieve immortality, Dionysos had to pass through the undergloom.
    • 2016, Ian E. Chambers, Hidden Genius: Treasure of the Timeless Teacher, page 172:
      “But as long as my father is in the undergloom, your plans can't go as smoothly as you'd like, can they?” said Marcus, certain now that he was right.