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inferus.

those below (pl.), the dead;

7 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adj[ˈĩː.fɛ.rʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈiɱ.fe.rus]
  1. low

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
  2. the souls of the dead

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
  3. the netherworld, the underworld, Hell

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
    porta īnferī
Where this word comes from

From Proto-Italic *enðeros, from Proto-Indo-European *(H)n̥dʰér-o-s, from *(H)n̥dʰér. Cognate with English under, Sanskrit अधर (ádhara). *ð > f is irregular in word-internal position (**inderus would be expected; compare fundus) and is explained either as (Faliscan) dialectal influence or by assuming metanalysis as a compound with in.

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