Meaning of the word tartarus in English
What does tartarus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tartarus
US /ˈtɑːr.tər.əs/
UK /ˈtɑː.tər.əs/
Noun
in Greek mythology, a deep abyss that is used as a dungeon of torment and suffering for the wicked and as the prison for the Titans
Example:
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Zeus cast the Titans into Tartarus after their defeat.
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The deepest part of the underworld was known as Tartarus.