tiān​gǒu

Heavenly Hound

Senses

天狗 tiān​gǒu Heavenly Hound

(mythology) A legendary beast from Chinese folklore, often described as a white-headed creature shaped like a dog or wildcat; traditionally believed to devour the sun or moon during an eclipse.

天狗 tiān​gǒu Tiangou

(astronomy) An ancient Chinese star name referring to a constellation of seven stars north of Sirius.

References

same_as 鴗/鴗 天狗/天狗