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Tartarus

Tar·ta·rus [ trtərəss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. lowest part of underworld: in Greek mythology, the lowest part of the underworld, where the worst evildoers were imprisoned

2. the underworld: in Greek mythology, Hades or the underworld in general

[Mid-16th century. Via Latin< Greek Tartaros]
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