netherverse

noun

netherverse

noun

UK /ˈnɛð.ə.vɜːs/ · US /ˈnɛð.ɚ.vɚs/

Etymology From blend of nether + universe.

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Fantasy A lower universe, realm, or region; underworld.

  • His death "created a netherverse, one which has temporarily absorbed your two universes."2006, Mark Voger, Kathy Voglesong, The Dark Age:
  • The council believes whoever it is has been active for quite sometime mucking up the netherverse.2007, Arthur Roberts, The Sorcerer's Song and the Cat's Meow:
1 more example
  • When death seems to be grinning back at us from the netherverse, most meet his stare with fear, in their eyes.2010, Feroz, Fabutron:

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