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Acheron

Other forms: Acherons

Definitions of Acheron
  1. noun
    (Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which the souls of the dead were carried by Charon
    synonyms: River Acheron
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    river
    a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
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