CERBERUS

Cerberus, hellhound

(noun) (Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Cer"be*rus, n. Etym: [L. Cerberus (in sense 1), gr.

1. (Class. Myth.)

Definition: A monster, in the shape, of a three-headed dog, guarding the entrance into the infernal regions, Hence: Any vigilant custodian or guardian, esp. if surly.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A genus of East Indian serpents, allied to the pythons; the bokadam.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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