hellhound UK /ˈhɛlhaʊnd/US /ˈhɛlˌ(h)aʊnd/ noun2 •A demonic dog of hell, typically of unnatural size, strength or speed, with black fur, glowing eyes, and ghostly or phantom characteristics.From forth the kennell of thy wombe hath crept / A Hell-hound that doth hunt vs all to death: — 1593 •(figurative) An evil or unpleasant person. formshellhounds