hell gate

English

/ˈhɛl ɡeɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • The entrance to hell, seen as an embodiment of evil.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English helle gate inherited from Old English helleġeat affix from English hell + English gate (way, passageway in an airport for embarking passengers, path, road).

Origin

English

gate

Gloss

way, passageway in an airport for embarking passengers, path, road

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

道, 路

Emoji

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