hellhound

English

/hɛl.haʊnd/

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

Etymology

Compound from English hell + English hound (hunting dog).

Origin

English

hound

Gloss

hunting dog

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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