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Absol may derive from 物騒 ''bussō'' (dangerous). It may also be a combination of ''ab-'' ("away from") and ''sol'' (Latin for ''sun''), referring to its {{type|Dark}} nature. The latter may also be a reference to a solar eclipse, as many cultures considered a solar eclipse as a sign of end-times or disaster. It may also be derived from ''absolute'', relating to its ability to | Absol may derive from 物騒 ''bussō'' (dangerous). It may also be a combination of ''ab-'' ("away from") and ''sol'' (Latin for ''sun''), referring to its {{type|Dark}} nature. The latter may also be a reference to a solar eclipse, as many cultures considered a solar eclipse as a sign of end-times or disaster. It may also be derived from ''absolute'', relating to its ability to foretell impending disasters. <!--It may also derive from ''Absalom'', a name which is said to bring bad luck, according to Jewish tradition.--> | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||