Subterranean

subterranean [ súb tə ráyni ən ] or subterraneous [ súb tə ráyni əss ]
adjective 
Definition:
 
1. underground: existing or situated below ground level
2. secret: existing or carried on in secret

[Early 17th century. < Latin subterraneus 'underground' < terra 'earth, land']

subterraneanly adverb

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