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Thanatos.

The god of death (specifically of a peaceful death), and twin brother of Hypnos (god of sleep); the Greek counterpart of Mors.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

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name/ˈθænəˌtɒs/Received-Pronunciation/ˈθænəˌtɑs/General-American
  1. The god of death (specifically of a peaceful death), and twin brother of Hypnos (god of sleep); the Greek counterpart of Mors.

    Greek
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek Θάνατος (Thánatos).

noun/ˈθænəˌtɒs/Received-Pronunciation/ˈθænəˌtɑs/General-American
  1. The death drive in Freudian psychoanalysis.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek Θάνατος (Thánatos).

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