Synonyms for barghest
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A legendary monstrous black dog, said to possess large teeth and claws, and (sometimes) to be capable of changing form.
Forms
- Plural
- barghests → demons…
Example sentences
- demon Maxwell's Demon defies the laws of thermodynamics.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| barghest | steady | |
| demon | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- demon2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (demon2 = 2 syllables).