Definition of chthonic

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chthon·ic    (thnk) KEY  also chtho·ni·an  (thn-n) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
Greek Mythology

Of or relating to the underworld.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Greek khthonios, of the earth, from khthn, earth; see dhghem- in Indo-European roots