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hellgrammiate

 

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Noun hellgrammiate has 1 sense
  1. hellgrammiate, dobson - large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait
    --1 is a kind of larva
    --1 is a member of Corydalus, genus Corydalus, Corydalis, genus Corydalis

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Hellgrammiate

Description:

Hellgrammiate is a noun that refers to a mythical creature believed to dwell in the depths of hell. It is often depicted as a grotesque and terrifying monster with multiple heads and a scaly body. According to ancient legends, hellgrammiates were the guardians of the underworld, inflicting punishment upon the souls of the damned.

In a figurative sense, "hellgrammiate" can also be used to describe a person who exhibits monstrous or evil qualities, or someone who is exceptionally cruel or malicious.

Sense 1:

Noun: Mythical Creature

Sample Sentence: Legends tell of hellgrammiates lurking in the darkest corners of the underworld, instilling fear into the hearts of lost souls.

Sense 2:

Noun: Figurative

Sample Sentence: The tyrant was often referred to as a hellgrammiate, as his actions and cruelty knew no bounds.

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