hellion en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈhɛliən/
Etymology
An alteration, under the influence of hell, of northern English/Scottish dialectal hallion (“scamp, worthless fellow”), of unknown origin.
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Cursed, ill-fated.
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
hellion en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈhɛliən/
Etymology
An alteration, under the influence of hell, of northern English/Scottish dialectal hallion (“scamp, worthless fellow”), of unknown origin.
Meanings
- An unruly, rowdy or mischievous person, especially a child.
- An evil person.
- The larva of the dobsonfly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hellions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
hellgramite · rascal · scamp · rapscallion
Translations (2)
de Teufelsbraten (rowdy person) · el διαβολάκι (rowdy person)