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)
- (mythology) A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.
Quotations
- For quotations of use of this term, see Citations:hellhound.
See also
- Cerberus
- Orthrus