Charontian

English

Alternative forms

• Charontean

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