hellhound
noun/ˈhɛlhaʊnd/UK/ˈhɛlˌ(h)aʊnd/US
Etymology
From Middle English helle hound; equivalent to hell + hound.
- inherited from helle hound
Definitions
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!
An evil or unpleasant person.
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA