foxhound

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a medium-sized scent hound of the English or American breed developed for pursuing foxes and noted for its stamina

   A pack of foxhounds waited restlessly beside the mounted riders.

A compound of fox + hound. Hound descends from Old English hund and originally meant a dog generally before narrowing in English to a dog used in hunting. Foxhounds were selectively bred for endurance, scenting ability, and work in packs while pursuing foxes.

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