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hellhound

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hell·hound  (hlhound)
n.
1. A devilish person; a fiend.
2. Greek Mythology Cerberus, the watchdog of Hades.
hellhound [ˈhɛlˌhaʊnd]
n
1. a hound of hell
2. a fiend
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.hellhound - a very evil man
bad hat, mischief-maker, trouble maker, troublemaker, troubler - someone who deliberately stirs up trouble
2.hellhoundhellhound - (Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon
Cerberus
Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks
mythical creature, mythical monster - a monster renowned in folklore and myth


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