netherverse

English

Etymology

From blend of nether + universe.

Noun

netherverse (plural netherverses)

  1. (fantasy) A lower universe, realm, or region; underworld.
    • 2006, Mark Voger, Kathy Voglesong, The Dark Age:
      His death "created a netherverse, one which has temporarily absorbed your two universes."
    • 2007, Arthur Roberts, The Sorcerer's Song and the Cat's Meow:
      The council believes whoever it is has been active for quite sometime mucking up the netherverse.
    • 2010, Feroz, Fabutron:
      When death seems to be grinning back at us from the netherverse, most meet his stare with fear, in their eyes.
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