adj
plutonian
Plutonian (adj) means Connected with Pluto, the ancient god of the underworld, or with evil, hellish things.
adj
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Connected with Pluto, the ancient god of the underworld, or with evil, hellish things.
2
Dark, gloomy and sad, in a way linked to the underworld of old myths.
3
(geology) Describes rock that formed deep underground rather than from a surface volcano.
4
(geology) Relating to the idea that Earth's rocks were forged by volcanic fire, worn away, laid down on the sea floor, pressed into new rock, and lifted up again.
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Etymology
The adjective is derived from Latin Plūtōnius (“of or relating to Pluto, Greek and Roman god of the underworld”) + -an (suffix forming adjectives). Plūtōnius is from Ancient Greek Πλουτώνιος (Ploutṓnios, “of or relating to Pluto”), from Πλούτων (Ploútōn, “Pluto”) (from πλοῦτος (ploûtos, “riches, wealth”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *plew- (“to fly; to flow; to run”)) + -ων (-ōn)) + -ιος (-ios, suffix forming adjectives). The English word is cognate with Middle French plutonien (modern French plutonien). The noun is derived from the adjective.
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What is the meaning of plutonian?
"plutonian" (adj) means connected with Pluto, the ancient god of the underworld, or with evil, hellish things.
What is another word for plutonian?
Other words for "plutonian" include Hadean, hellish, subtartarean, plutonic, stygian, infernal.
What are the different meanings of plutonian?
"plutonian" has 3 main meanings: 1. Connected with Pluto, the ancient god of the underworld, or with evil, hellish things; 2. Dark, gloomy and sad, in a way linked to the underworld of old myths; 3. (geology) Describes rock that formed deep underground rather than from a surface volcano.
