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noun
A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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Synonyms: helldog, hound of hell
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An evil or unpleasant person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Synonyms: hound of hell
Antonyms: none provided
noun
(Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Cerberus
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mythical monster, mythical creature
noun
a very evil man
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: troublemaker, trouble maker, troubler, mischief-maker, bad hat
History
From Middle English helle hound; equivalent to hell + hound.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
