barghest
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈbɑːˌɡɛst/
Noun

barghest (plural barghests)

  1. (mythology, Britain) A legendary monstrous black dog, said to possess large teeth and claws, and (sometimes) to be capable of changing form.
  2. (mythology, Britain) Any ghost, wraith, hobgoblin, elf, or spirit.
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