Associations to the word «Hellhound»

Wiktionary

HELLHOUND, noun. (mythology) A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.

Dictionary definition

HELLHOUND, noun. A very evil man.
HELLHOUND, noun. (Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats