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 adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Kerberos

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 Mar. 2025.

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