English Explanatory Dictionary

Baskervillean

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characteristic of a fearsome, diabolical dog.

Word forms

Baskervillean more Baskervillean most Baskervillean Baskervillian

Etymology

From Baskerville + -an, in reference to Arthur Conan Doyle's crime novel The Hound of the Baskervilles (published 1901-1902).

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