Definitions for: Cerberus

[n] (Greek mythology) 3-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon

Webster (1913) Definition: Cer"be*rus, n. [L. Cerberus (in sense 1), gr. ?.]
1. (Class. Myth.) 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.

2. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of East Indian serpents, allied to the
pythons; the bokadam.

See Also: mythical creature, mythical monster