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plutonian

Plutonian (adj) means of or relating to Pluto, the Greek and Roman god of the underworld; demonic, infernal.

adj

Of or relating to Pluto, the Greek and Roman god of the underworld; demonic, infernal.

Of, relating to, or having characteristics associated with the underworld; dark, gloomy; mournful.

Synonym of plutonic (“of or pertaining to rocks formed deep in the Earth's crust, rather than by volcanoes at the surface of the Earth”).

Synonym of plutonic (“of, pertaining to, or supporting plutonism, the theory that the rocks of the Earth were formed in fire by volcanic activity, with a continuing gradual process of weathering and erosion, then deposited on the sea bed, re-formed into layers of sedimentary rock by heat and pressure, and raised 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of plutonian?

"plutonian" (adj) means of or relating to Pluto, the Greek and Roman god of the underworld; demonic, infernal.

What are the different meanings of plutonian?

"plutonian" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of or relating to Pluto, the Greek and Roman god of the underworld; demonic, infernal; 2. Of, relating to, or having characteristics associated with the underworld; dark, gloomy; mournful; 3. Synonym of plutonic (“of or pertaining to rocks formed deep in the Earth's crust, rather than by volcanoes at the surface of the Earth”).