Etymology

hellhound

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Today it means: A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics. Full definition →

Middle English helle hound
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromhelle hound
  2. English todayhellhound

From Middle English helle hound; equivalent to hell + hound.

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