Hellkites

/ˈhɛlkaɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural form of hellkite; multiple demonic, mischievous, or malevolent creatures or beings.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of 'hellkite,' adding the '-s' suffix to create the plural form.

Kelly Says

In Renaissance literature, compound creature-names like 'hellkites' could be deployed as cutting insults while maintaining artistic deniability—the audience understood the speaker meant bad people without explicit accusation.

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