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hellhound

Noun CEFR B2
ˈhɛlhaʊnd

Definitions

  1. A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.
  2. An evil or otherwise unpleasant person.
    figuratively

Equivalents

Españolcancerbero
DeutschHöllenhund
2 more languages
Cymraeggwyllgiufferngi
한국어지옥견

Examples

“From forth the kennell of thy wombe hath crept / A Hell-hound that doth hunt vs all to death:”
“Barricading serves not: fly⟳ fast, ye Bodyguards; rabid Insurrection, like⟳ the hellhound Chase⟳, uproaring at your heels!”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Hellidon hellier Hellifield Helliker Hellin's law Helling

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