HELLHOUND

Cerberus, hellhound

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

hellhound

(noun) a very evil man

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hellhound (plural hellhounds)

(mythology) A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.

Source: Wiktionary


Hell"hound`, n. Etym: [AS. hellehund.]

Definition: A dog of hell; an agent of hell. A hellhound, that doth hunt us all to death. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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