hellhound

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.
An evil or unpleasant person.

/ˈhɛlhaʊnd/ /ˈhɛlˌ(h)aʊnd/

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From Middle English helle hound; equivalent to hell + hound.

helldog hound of hell

Cerberus Orthrus

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