Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Popular Searches
Nearby Words

cerberean

 - 4 dictionary results

Cer⋅ber⋅us

  [sur-ber-uhs]
Use cerberean in a Sentence
–noun, plural -ber⋅us⋅es, -ber⋅i  [-buh-rahy] for 2.
1. Also, Kerberos. Classical Mythology. a dog, usually represented as having three heads, that guarded the entrance of the infernal regions.
2. a formidable and often surly keeper or guard.
Related forms:
Cer⋅be⋅re⋅an  [ser-beer-ee-uhn] , Cer⋅ber⋅ic, adjective
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To cerberean
Cer·ber·us   (sûr'bər-əs)   
n.   Greek & Roman Mythology
A three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades.
Cer'ber·e'an (sûr'bə-rē'ən) adj.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Cultural Dictionary

Cerberus [(sur-buh-ruhs)]

In classical mythology, the three-headed dog who guarded the entrance to Hades.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Word Origin & History

Cerberus 
"watch-dog guardian of Hades," c.1386, Latinized form of Gk. Kerberos, of unknown origin, perhaps cognate with Skt. karbarah, sabalah "spotted, speckled." Sabalah was the name of one of the two dogs of Yama.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
Cite This Source
Search another word or see cerberean on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way