Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hellhound
noun
/ˈhɛlˌhaʊnd/
Definition
A mythical dog, often believed to be a demonic creature, associated with the underworld and the afterlife.
Examples
- The old tale suggested that if one encountered a hellhound, it was a sign of impending doom.
- In the dark forest, the legend spoke of a hellhound that roamed, howling at the moon during stormy nights.
- Many horror stories feature a hellhound as a fearsome guardian of lost souls.
Meaning
Hellhounds are typically described as large, fierce-looking dogs that are believed to guard the gates to hell or act as harbingers of death.
Synonyms
- underworld dog
- infernal hound
- demonic dog
