Hellhound

Pronunciation: /hɛl.haʊnd/

Definitions of hellhound

noun A mythical dog that is said to guard the gates of the underworld or hell

Example Sentences

A1 A hellhound is a mythical creature that is said to guard the gates of the underworld.

A2 Legends say that a hellhound has glowing red eyes and sharp teeth.

B1 In some folklore, a hellhound is believed to be a supernatural dog that hunts down souls.

B2 The novel featured a terrifying hellhound that haunted the main character.

C1 The artist depicted the hellhound with intricate details and a menacing presence.

C2 Scholars debate the origins and symbolism of the hellhound in various mythologies.

Examples of hellhound in a Sentence

formal The folklore of a hellhound dates back centuries in various cultures.

informal I heard a rumor that a hellhound has been spotted in the nearby forest.

slang That dog is so fierce, it's like a little hellhound!

figurative The relentless paparazzi were like a pack of hellhounds chasing after the celebrity.

Grammatical Forms of hellhound

• past tense: hellhounded
• plural: hellhounds
• comparative: more hellhound
• superlative: most hellhound
• present tense: hellhounds
• future tense: will hellhound
• perfect tense: have hellhounded
• continuous tense: is hellhounding
• singular: hellhound
• positive degree: hellhound
• infinitive: to hellhound
• gerund: hellhounding
• participle: hellhounded

Origin and Evolution of hellhound

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The concept of a hellhound can be traced back to various mythologies and folklore, particularly in European cultures.

Evolution of the word: The term 'hellhound' has evolved from its mythical origins to become a common term used to describe a fierce or malevolent supernatural dog-like creature associated with the underworld.