Cerberean

Cerberean
Cerberean Cer*be"re*an, a. Of or pertaining to, or resembling, Cerberus. [Written also {Cerberian}.] [1913 Webster]

With wide Cerberean mouth. --Milton. [1913 Webster]


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  • cerberean — sə(r)ˈbirēən, ˌsərˈ , sə̄ˈ ; |sərbə|rēən, |sə̄b adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Latin cerbereus of Cerberus (from Cerberus) + English an : of, relating to, or like Cerberus …   Useful english dictionary

  • Cerberian — Cerberean Cer*be re*an, a. Of or pertaining to, or resembling, Cerberus. [Written also {Cerberian}.] [1913 Webster] With wide Cerberean mouth. Milton. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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