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  1. 1. n. A monster, in the shape of a three-headed dog, guarding the entrance into the infernal regions, Hence: Any vigilant custodian or guardian, esp. if surly. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A genus of East Indian serpents, allied to the pythons; the bokadam. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. (Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 1. (Class. Myth.) A class="def-link" href="https://vividlex.com/word/monster">monster, in the shape, of a three-headed dog, guarding the entrance into the infernal regions, Hence: Any vigilant custodian or guardian, esp. if surly. 2. (Zoöl.) A genus of East Indian serpents, allied to the pythons; the bokadam. Source: webster
  5. 5. A monster, in the shape, of a three-headed dog, guarding theentrance into the infernal regions, Hence: Any vigilant custodian orguardian, esp. if surly. Source: adambom
  6. 6. n. (Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon Source: ecdict

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