hellhound

See also: hell-hound and hell hound

English

Alternative forms

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

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See also

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