malebolgian
Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- adjective Pertaining to or resembling Malebolge, the eighth circle in Dante's description of Hell.
Examples
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It almost rivals the Malebogian horrors of the 'Inferno,' only Dante wrote from his imagination, whereas the author of 'Lourdes' paints only the naked, hideous, and sickening truth.
'Sala's Impression of 'Lourdes,'' The New York Times, August 26, 1894
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We are told, in addition, much of Devil's Island and of other Malebolgian circles of this inferno on earth.
Note
'Malebolge' translates from Italian as 'bad valley.'
