Cerberus
pronunciation
How to pronounce Cerberus in British English:
UK [ˈsə:bərəs]
How to pronounce Cerberus in American English:
US [ˈsɚbərəs]
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- Noun:
- (Greek mythology) 3-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon
Word Origin
- Cerberus
- "watch-dog guardian of Hades," late 14c., Latinized form of Greek Kerberos, which is of unknown origin, according to Klein perhaps cognate with Sanskrit karbarah, sabalah "spotted, speckled;" Sabalah was the name of one of the two dogs of Yama.
Example
- 1. Cerberus 's investment in crisis-hit chrysler is among the most high-profile of the boomtime deals .
- 2. This lout guards the crypt like a cerberus .
- 3. Cerberus said it would hire a financial adviser to organise a sale of its interests in freedom group .
- 4. Cerberus : you are not human , are you ?
- 5. If chrysler is sold to cerberus , it would be one of the most iconic companies to fall into private equity hands .