hellhound

noun
/ˈhɛlhaʊnd/UK/ˈhɛlˌ(h)aʊnd/US

Etymology

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

  1. inherited from helle hound

Definitions

  1. A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur,…

    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!
  2. An evil or unpleasant person.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA