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bloodhound
[ bluhd-hound ]
/ ˈblʌdˌhaʊnd /
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noun
one of a breed of medium- to large-sized dogs, usually having a black-and-tan coat, very long ears, loose skin, and an acute sense of smell: used chiefly for following human scents.
a person who is a steadfast pursuer.
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bloodhound
/ (ˈblʌdˌhaʊnd) /
noun
a large breed of hound having a smooth glossy coat of red, tan, or black and loose wrinkled skin on its head: formerly much used in tracking and police work
informal a detective
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