hellhound
hellhound · hellhounds
Höllenhund
A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur,…A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.
UK/ˈhɛlhaʊnd/US/ˈhɛlˌ(h)aʊnd/
Meaning
2 sensesA demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.
Höllenhund
(figuratively)An evil or unpleasant person.
a very evil man
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
dog of hell:
Origin
From Middle English helle hound; equivalent to hell + hound.From Middle English helle hound; equivalent to hell + hound.
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