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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Origin of bloodhound

First recorded in 1300–50, bloodhound is from the Middle English word blod-hound.See blood, hound¹

Words nearby bloodhound

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How to use bloodhound in a sentence

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Mr. Ducksmith foamed at the corners of the small mouth that disappeared into the bloodhound jowls.
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Jimmy says the way his bloodhound had worked it all out made even Jones minimus gasp.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 152, May 16, 1917.|Various
Of course Jimmy knew how old Faithful had done it, but then he knew what a really prize bloodhound is capable of.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 152, May 16, 1917.|Various
To think that Jimmy's bloodhound had actually made up the War Loan to 15s.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 152, May 16, 1917.|Various
Here is a capital story about a bloodhound, taken from the excellent book by Mr. Bingley, to which I have before alluded.
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British Dictionary definitions for bloodhound

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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