hellhound

See also: hell-hound and hell hound

English

Alternative forms

• hell hound
• hell-hound

Etymology

From hell +‎ hound.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /hɛl.haʊnd/

Noun

hellhound (plural hellhounds)

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

Quotations

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See also

• Cerberus
• Orthrus