Chaos

Latin

proper noun
Definitions
  • the shapeless primordial universe
  • the Underworld, Hell

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek χάος (void, vast chasm, chasm, abyss, empty space).

Origin

Ancient Greek

χάος

Gloss

void, vast chasm, chasm, abyss, empty space

Kanji

空

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