Charontian

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From the Latin oblique stem Charontis.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kəˈɹɒntɪən/

Adjective

Charontian (comparative more Charontian, superlative most Charontian)

  1. Of or relating to Charon.
    Synonym: Charonian
    • 1979, Gerald Wade, Sylvia Bowman, Studies in Honor of Gerald E. Wade, page 126:
      The Charontian imagery is more subtle [...] the lameness of one of the horses makes the hearse toss and roll like a boat.

Noun

Charontian (plural Charontians)

  1. (science fiction) An inhabitant of Charon (a moon of Pluto).
    Synonym: Charonian
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