Hellhound
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛlhaʊnd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hellhound is a noun meaning (figurative) An evil or unpleasant person.
Meaning
(figurative) An evil or unpleasant person.
More Meanings
- (mythology) A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.
Example Sentences
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!
Word Forms
- hellhounds
- hell hound
- hell-hound
Synonyms for hellhound
Depending on context, synonyms include helldog.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hell hound, bitchhound, hound dog, hounde, hoond, swine-hound.
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