hellhound

Meaning

  1. A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.
  2. (figuratively) An evil or otherwise unpleasant person.

Pronounced as (IPA)
/hɛl.haʊnd/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English helle hound; equivalent to hell + hound.

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