Definition of Tartarean

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of Hades or Tartarus.

Exact synonyms: Hadean, Plutonian
Similar to: Infernal
Derivative terms: Hades, Tartarus

Definition of Tartarean

1. a. Of or pertaining to Tartarus; hellish.

Definition of Tartarean

1. Adjective. Of or relating to Tartarus. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tartarean

Taron
Tarpon atlanticus
Tarquin
Tarquin the Proud
Tarquinius
Tarquinius Superbus
Tarragona
Tarragonan
Tarrietia
Tarrietia argyrodendron
Tarsioidea
Tarsius glis
Tarsius syrichta
Tartan
Tartar
Tartarean
Tartarian
Tartarian honeysuckle
Tartarians
Tartars
Tartarus
Tartary
Tartessian
Tartinian
Tartu
Tartufe
Tartuffe
Taryn
Tarzan
Tarzan of the Apes

Literary usage of Tartarean

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The New England Farmer by Samuel W. Cole (1853)
"THE BLACK tartarean CHERRY. This was formerly called the Double Unart, in New England, and has also been known by sever al other names, such as Circassian ..."

2. The New American Orchardist, Or an Account of the Most Valuable Varieties of by William Kenrick (1844)
"FRAZER'S BLACK tartarean, RONALD'S BLACK HEART, Pom. Very large and beautiful, and of most superior quality ; heart-shaped; of a dark purple or black color ..."

3. The American Silk Growers Guide: Or, The Art of Raising the Mulberry and by William Kenrick (1839)
"This variety is said to be highly deserving of cultivation for the nourishment of silk-worms. SECTION X. tartarean MULBERRY. ..."

4. The American Silk Growers Guide: Or, The Art of Raising the Mulberry and by William Kenrick (1839)
"... pointed, cordate and shining. This variety is said to be highly deserving of cultivation for the nourishment of silk-worms. SECTION X. tartarean ..."

5. The MAGAZINE of Horticulture, Botany, and All Useful Discoveries and (1868)
"... on exhibition continue to be Black tartarean, and Black Eagle. On the 13th of July, Mr. TS Pettingill exhibited a red cherry resembling ..."

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