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chthon·ic \ˈthänik\ adjective or chtho·ni·an \ˈthōnēən\ Etymology: chthonic from Greek chthon-, chthōn earth + English -ic; chthonian from Greek chthonios in or under the earth (from chthon-, chthōn) + English -an — more at humble 1. of a divinity or a spirit : dwelling or reigning in the underworld : infernal < Pluto was the chthonic counterpart of Zeus > 2. : relating to infernal deities or spirits : ghostly < chthonic worship > |