hellion

== English == === Etymology === An alteration, under the influence of hell, of northern English/Scottish dialectal hallion (“scamp, worthless fellow”), of unknown origin. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhɛliən/ Rhymes: -ɛliən === Noun === hellion (plural hellions) An unruly, rowdy or mischievous person, especially a child. Synonyms: rapscallion, scamp, rascal An evil person. The larva of the dobsonfly. Synonym: hellgramite ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== hellraiser === Adjective === hellion (not comparable) Cursed, ill-fated. ==== Quotations ==== For quotations using this term, see Citations:hellion.