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Duneverse

Duneverse proper noun: the fictional universe which serves as the setting for the Dune novels.

Proper noun

the Duneverse

  1. (slang) The fictional universe which serves as the setting for the Dune novels.
    • I got the impression it was more how the major powers in the Duneverse exerted power than a power source in itself (hence why Mohiam didn't mention it in her little talk).2003 January 25, Michael Bruner, “Re: CHOAM”, in alt.fan.dune (Usenet)
    • And all the Fans of Dune (the Novel) I know in real life have always agreed with me that the mini-series was much better than the movie in portaying^([sic]) the Duneverse.2003 November 12, Thirsty Viking [username], “Re: Dune Slave -- Life of the Party -- Spoilers”, in alt.tv.angel (Usenet)
    Synonyms:
    Duniverse

Synonyms of Duneverse

Origin of Duneverse

From Dune + -verse.

Questions about Duneverse

What does Duneverse mean?
Duneverse means the fictional universe which serves as the setting for the Dune novels.
What part of speech is Duneverse?
Duneverse is a proper noun.

Words near Duneverse in the dictionary

  1. Dunesday
  2. dunetop
  3. dunetops
  4. duneveld
  5. dunevelds
  6. Duneverse
  7. dunewort
  8. duney
  9. Dunfanaghy
  10. Dunfee
  11. Dunfees

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