undergloom

English

Etymology

under- +‎ gloom

Noun

undergloom (plural not attested)

1. (literary, uncommon, possibly dated, chiefly with the definite article) the underworld
   • 2015, Spencer Clevenger, Greek Mythic History:

     To achieve immortality, Dionysos had to pass through the undergloom.

   • 2016, Ian E. Chambers, Hidden Genius: Treasure of the Timeless Teacher, page 172:

     “But as long as my father is in the undergloom, your plans can't go as smoothly as you'd like, can they?” said Marcus, certain now that he was right.