Etymology

Phlegethon

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Latin Phlegethōn ← Ancient Greek Φλεγέθων
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΦλεγέθων
  2. Latin · derived fromPhlegethōn
  3. English todayPhlegethon

From Latin Phlegethōn, from Ancient Greek Φλεγέθων (Phlegéthōn).

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