hellhound
Meaning
- A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.
- (figuratively) An evil or otherwise unpleasant person.
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/hɛl.haʊnd/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English helle hound; equivalent to hell + hound.
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