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Cerberus

/ˈsɛrbərəs/
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Other forms: Cerberuses

Definitions of Cerberus
  1. noun
    (Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon
    synonyms: hellhound
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    type of:
    mythical creature, mythical monster
    a monster renowned in folklore and myth
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