black dog
The term "black dog" can refer to both a metaphor for depression and a mythical creature in folklore.
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Definition
B2Psychology
(metaphor)A metaphor for a state of deep sadness or mental distress.
Example
- Winston Churchill often referred to his depression as the 'black dog.'
C1Folklore
(mythology)A supernatural creature often depicted as a large, spectral dog associated with death and bad omens.
Example
- In many English legends, encountering a black dog is considered a bad omen.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "black dog":
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