Chthonic Thah Nik Adjective Relating Underworld Greek Chthon Earth

Of or relating to the underworld.

[From Greek chthon (earth). Ultimately from the Indo-European root dhghem- (earth), which also sprouted human, homicide, humble, homage, chameleon, chamomile, inhume, exhume, and Persian zamindar (landholder). Earliest documented use: 1882.]

"The earth's crust is riddled with unresolved tensions -- prod, pierce or bend it enough and these chthonic stresses will find sudden release." - Notes from Underground; The Economist (London, UK); Apr 21, 2012.