Cerberus
Americannoun
plural
Cerberuses, Cerberi-
Classical Mythology. Also Kerberos a dog, usually represented as having three heads, that guarded the entrance of the infernal regions.
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a formidable and often surly keeper or guard.
noun
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Greek myth a dog, usually represented as having three heads, that guarded the entrance to Hades
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a bribe or something given to propitiate a potential source of danger or problems
Other Word Forms
- Cerberean adjective
- Cerberic adjective
Example Sentences
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The biggest shareholder was the private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, which owns more than 26% of the shares and has four nominees on the company’s board of directors.
From Los Angeles Times
“Looking for places where geological activity expels this water, possibly the tectonically active Cerberus Fossae, is an alternative to looking for deep liquids. Planetary protection concerns would need to be addressed.”
From Salon
“Cerberus intends to sell Albertsons stores to someone. If it’s not going to be Kroger, it’s going to be sold to someone else.”
From Seattle Times
Cerberus went viral with many European media outlets using the name in reporting and communicating risks associated with the heat.
From BBC
Aside from Blue Origin, potential buyers include private equity giant Cerberus and aviation manufacturer Textron, The Wall Street Journal reported last month.
From Seattle Times
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