Definition of Erebus

1. Noun. (Greek mythology) Greek god of darkness who dwelt in the underworld; son of Chaos; brother of Nox; father of Aether and Day.

Category relationships: Greek Mythology
Generic synonyms: Greek Deity

Definition of Erebus

1. n. A place of nether darkness, being the gloomy space through which the souls passed to Hades. See Milton's "Paradise Lost," Book II., line 883.

Medical Definition of Erebus

1. 1. A place of nether darkness, being the gloomy space through which the souls passed to Hades. See Milton's "Paradise Lost," Book II, line 883. 2. The son of Chaos and brother of Nox, who dwelt in Erebus. "To the infernal deep, with Erebus and tortures vile." (Shak) Origin: L, fr. Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Erebus

Erb spinal paralysis
ercalcidiol
ercalciol
ercalcitriol
Ercilla
ERCP
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Erdheim
erdheim-chester disease
Erdheim disease
Erdheim tumour
Erdmann
Erdmann's reagent
ere
erebus (current term)
Erebus
Erechtites hieracifolia
erect
erect
erectable
erected
erecter
erecters
erectile
erectile
erectile dysfunction
erectile dysfunction
erectile organ
erectile tissue
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