Hellhound (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A very evil man.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The dark sorcerer summoned a hellhound to do his bidding and wreak havoc on the innocent village.
- He was said to have made a pact with a hellhound to ensure his success in the business world, no matter the cost.
- As the very evil man walked into the room, a hellhound emerged from the shadows to stand by his side.
- The villagers believed that the man was a hellhound in disguise, sent to destroy their homes and families.
- Legend had it that the man had a hellhound as a constant companion, feeding it the souls of those he had wronged.