# Phlegethon

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈflɛɡɪθɒn/

## Definitions
1. A river of fire in Hades.

## Etymology
From Latin Phlegethōn, from Ancient Greek Φλεγέθων (Phlegéthōn).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/phlegethon