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bloodhound

[ bluhd-hound ]

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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.

bloodhound

/ ˈblʌdˌhaʊnd /

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

First recorded in 1300–50, bloodhound is from the Middle English word blod-hound. See blood, hound ¹

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