Cerberus

noun

Cer·​ber·​us ˈsər-b(ə-)rəs How to pronounce Cerberus (audio)
: a 3-headed dog that in Greek mythology guards the entrance to Hades
Cerberean
ˌsər-bə-ˈrē-ən How to pronounce Cerberus (audio)
adjective

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Etymology

Latin, from Greek Kerberos

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Cerberus was in the 14th century

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“Cerberus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cerberus. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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