Hades

noun Ha·des \ˈhā-(ˌ)dēz\

: the home of the dead in Greek mythology

—used as a more polite way of saying “hell”

Full Definition of HADES

: pluto

: the underground abode of the dead in Greek mythology

: sheol

often not capitalized : hell 1a

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Greek Aidēs, Āidēs, Haidēs

First Known Use: 1597

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