Cerberean

/sɜrˈbɪriən/ adjective

Relating to Cerberus, the three-headed dog from Greek mythology who guarded the gates of the underworld.

From Greek Kerberos (Cerberus), the mythological guard dog, plus the suffix -ean meaning 'of or relating to.' The name's origin is uncertain but may derive from Proto-Indo-European roots related to spotted or speckled, possibly referring to the dog's appearance.

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