Definition of Acheron

1. Noun. (Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which the souls of the dead were carried by Charon.

Exact synonyms: River Acheron
Group relationships: Hades, Hell, Infernal Region, Netherworld, Scheol, Underworld
Category relationships: Greek Mythology
Generic synonyms: River
Derivative terms: Acheronian

Definition of Acheron

1. n. A river in the Nether World or infernal regions; also, the infernal regions themselves. By some of the English poets it was supposed to be a flaming lake or gulf.

Medical Definition of Acheron

1. A river in the Nether World or infernal regions; also, the infernal regions themselves. By some of the English poets it was supposed to be a flaming lake or gulf. Origin: L, fr. Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acheron

ached
acheilia
acheilous
acheiria
acheirous
Achenbach syndrome
achene
achene
achenes
achenia
achenial
achenium
achenium
acheniums
acheron (current term)
Acheron
Acheronian
Acherontia
Acherontia atropos
Acherontic
aches
Acheson
Acheson process
Acheta
Acheta assimilis
Acheta domestica
achiasmatic
achier
achiest
achievability

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