hellhound

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/ˈhɛlhaʊnd/

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/ˈhɛlhaʊnd/ · /ˈhɛlˌ(h)aʊnd/

Definition of hellhound

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noun

A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.

“From forth the kennell of thy wombe hath crept / A Hell-hound that doth hunt vs all to death:”
“Barricading serves not: fly fast, ye Bodyguards; rabid Insurrection, like the hellhound Chase, uproaring at your heels!”

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noun

A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.

“From forth the kennell of thy wombe hath crept / A Hell-hound that doth hunt vs all to death:”
“Barricading serves not: fly fast, ye Bodyguards; rabid Insurrection, like the hellhound Chase, uproaring at your heels!”
(figuratively)An evil or unpleasant person.

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

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