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Meaning of Phlegethontic in English:

Phlegethontic

adjective

poetic, rare

  • Of, relating to, or resembling the mythical fiery river Phlegethon; specifically blazing, burning.

Pronunciation

Phlegethontic

/ˌflɛɡɪˈθɒntɪk/ /ˌflɛdʒɪˈθɒntɪk/

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Cyril Tourneur (d. 1626), writer and soldier. From classical Latin Phlegethont-, Phlegethōn + -ic.