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hellhound | hellbound |

As a noun hellhound

is (mythology) a demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.

As an adjective hellbound is

bound for hell; damned.

hellhound

English

Alternative forms

* hell hound * hell-hound

Noun

(en noun)
  • (mythology) A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.

    • Quotations

    * (English Citations of "hellhound")

    See also

    * Cerberus * Orthrus

    hellbound

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Bound for Hell; damned.