subterranean

subterranean
also subterraneous adjective Etymology: Latin subterraneus, from sub- + terra earth — more at thirst Date: 1603 1. being, lying, or operating under the surface of the earth 2. existing or working in secret ; hidden <
a subterranean network of criminals
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subterraneanly also subterraneously adverb

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