hellhound

== English == === Alternative forms === hell hound, hell-hound === Etymology === From Middle English helle hound; equivalent to hell +‎ hound. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhɛlhaʊnd/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhɛlˌ(h)aʊnd/ === Noun === hellhound (plural hellhounds) (mythology) A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics. Synonyms: helldog, hound of hell (figurative) An evil or otherwise unpleasant person. Synonym: hound of hell ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== Cerberus Orthrus === Further reading === hellhound on Wikipedia.Wikipedia