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Cerberus

A name of Latinized origin meaning "spotted".

OriginLatinized
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈsɜɹ.bəɹ.əs/; British English /ˈsɜː.bəɹ.əs/
Usage languagesGreek Mythology

Meaning and history

Latinized form of the Greek Κέρβερος (Kerberos), possibly meaning “spotted.” In Greek mythology, this was the name of the three-headed dog that guarded the entrance to Hades.