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HELLHOUND
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon
Synonyms:
Cerberus; hellhound
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("hellhound" is a kind of...):
mythical creature; mythical monster (a monster renowned in folklore and myth)
Domain category:
Greek mythology (the mythology of the ancient Greeks)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A very evil man
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Hypernyms ("hellhound" is a kind of...):
bad hat; mischief-maker; trouble maker; troublemaker; troubler (someone who deliberately stirs up trouble)
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