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Subterraneous

{

Subˊter-ra′ne-an

,

Subˊter-ra′ne-ous

, }
Adj.
[L.
subterraneus
;
sub
under +
terra
earth. See
Terrace
.]
Being or lying under the surface of the earth; situated within the earth, or under ground;
as,
subterranean
springs; a
subterraneous
passage.
–
Subˊter-ra′ne-ous-ly
,
adv.

Definition 2024

subterraneous

subterraneous

English

Adjective

subterraneous ‎(not comparable)

  1. Subterranean.

Usage notes

  • Before 1830 this term was more common in print use than subterranean.
  • In contemporary English this term is used less than 1% as often as subterranean.

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