Cerberus

[ sur-ber-uhs ]

noun

, plural Cer·ber·us·es, Cer·ber·i [sur, -b, uh, -rahy]

1. Also Kerberos []. Classical Mythology. a dog, usually represented as having three heads, that guarded the entrance of the infernal regions.
2. a formidable and often surly keeper or guard.

Cerberus

/ ˈsɜːbərəs; səˈbɪərɪən /

noun

1. Greek myth a dog, usually represented as having three heads, that guarded the entrance to Hades
2. a sop to Cerberus
   a bribe or something given to propitiate a potential source of danger or problems

Cerberus

1. In classical mythology , the three-headed dog who guarded the entrance to Hades .

Derived Forms

• Cerberean, adjective

Other Words From

• Cer·be·re·an [ser-, beer, -ee-, uh, n], Cerber·ic adjective

Example Sentences

“Looking for places where geological activity expels this water, possibly the tectonically active Cerberus Fossae, is an alternative to looking for deep liquids. Planetary protection concerns would need to be addressed.”

From Salon

“Cerberus intends to sell Albertsons stores to someone. If it’s not going to be Kroger, it’s going to be sold to someone else.”

From Seattle Times

Cerberus went viral with many European media outlets using the name in reporting and communicating risks associated with the heat.

From BBC

Aside from Blue Origin, potential buyers include private equity giant Cerberus and aviation manufacturer Textron, The Wall Street Journal reported last month.

From Seattle Times

Yet her next rental was even more expensive and owned by Cerberus Capital Management, a private equity giant, through its property company, FirstKey Homes.

From New York Times

Related Words

• curator
• keeper
• overseer
• protector
• steward
• superintendent
• supervisor
• warden
• watchdog