"lethean" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /liːˈθi.ən/, /ˈliθi.ən/
Etymology: From Latin Lēthē, from Ancient Greek Λήθη (Lḗthē). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|Lēthē}} Latin Lēthē Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} lethean
  1. Of or relating to death or forgetfulness. Categories (topical): Death, Memory Related terms: lethe, lethal Translations (of or relating to death or forgetfulness): léthéen (French), Lethaeus (Latin), leteo (Spanish)
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