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- Dictionaryhound/haʊnd/
noun
- 1. a dog of a breed used for hunting, especially one able to track by scent: "a hound came running through the trees, nose to the ground"
- 2. used in names of dogfishes, e.g. nurse hound, smooth hound.
verb
- 1. harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly: "she was hounded by the Italian press" Similar Opposite
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Jun 27, 2024 · The bloodhound is an ancient breed of dog and likely the oldest breed of hound that hunts by scent. Its scenting ability is remarkable, and it is likely the breed from which most scent-hunting hounds have derived.
3 days ago · In Greek mythology, Cerberus (/ ˈ s ɜːr b ər ə s / or / ˈ k ɜːr b ər ə s /; Greek: Κέρβερος Kérberos), often referred to as the hound of Hades, is a multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving.
Jun 11, 2024 · Definitions of hound dog. noun. any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears. synonyms: hound.
Jun 19, 2024 · The Dachshund is a long-bodied, characteristically lively dog with a deep chest, short legs, tapering muzzle, and long ears. Usually reddish brown or black-and-tan, it is bred in two sizes—standard and miniature—and in three coat types—smooth, longhaired, and wirehaired.
Jun 10, 2024 · hellhound, a dog represented in mythology (such as that of ancient Greece and Scandinavia) as standing guard in the underworld. In Greek mythology this was Cerberus, a three-headed, dragon-tailed dog. Literature Novels & Short Stories.
5 days ago · Definitions of bloodhound. noun. a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking. synonyms: sleuthhound. see more.
Jun 10, 2024 · Put simply: They’re the cheetahs of the canine realm. Sighthounds also have long, narrow heads and wide-set eyes, both qualities that grant them a huge field of vision and allow them to detect even the smallest movements in the wilderness. Sighthounds do look extremely skinny, and their ribs are often prominent.
