"netherverse" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: netherverses [plural]
Etymology: From blend of nether + universe. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|nether|universe|nocap=1}} blend of nether + universe Head templates: {{en-noun}} netherverse (plural netherverses)
  1. (fantasy) A lower universe, realm, or region; underworld. Categories (topical): Fantasy

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for netherverse meaning in English (2.1kB)

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