hell-hound

A form of hellhound — A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.

Meanings

nounhell-hound (plural hell-hounds)

plural hell-hounds

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of hellhound.
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