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(noun) (classical mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone

Synonyms: Aides, Aidoneus, Pluto

Related Words: Greek deity

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(noun) (in various religions) the world of the dead; "he didn't want to go to hell when he died"

Synonyms: Hel, Hell, Scheol, infernal region, netherworld, underworld

Related Words: imaginary place