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hellhound

 

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Noun hellhound has 2 senses
  1. hellhound - a very evil man
    --1 is a kind of
    troublemaker, trouble maker, troubler, mischief-maker, bad hat
  2. Cerberus, hellhound - (Greek mythology) 3-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon
    --2 is a kind of mythical monster, mythical creature

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Hellhound

Definition: A hellhound is a supernatural dog, often depicted as a guardian of the underworld or a harbinger of death.

Examples:

  1. Noun (Mythology): In Greek mythology, Cerberus is a well-known hellhound guarding the gates of Hades.
  2. Noun (Folklore): According to local folklore, a hellhound with fiery eyes roams the moors at night.
  3. Noun (Fantasy Fiction): The protagonist encountered a fearsome hellhound during his quest to retrieve the lost artifact.
  4. Noun (Cryptozoology): Legends of the chupacabra describe it as a blood-sucking hellhound that terrorizes livestock.
  5. Noun (Metaphorical): The detective was determined to pursue the truth relentlessly, like a hellhound on the scent.
  6. Adjective: The author vividly portrayed the hellhound's menacing presence in her horror novel.
  7. Verb (Informal): Don't worry, this adorable puppy won't hellhound you for treats like most dogs.

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