Synonyms

foxhound

American

[foks-hound] / ˈfɒksˌhaʊnd /

noun

any of several breeds of medium-sized hounds hound trained to hunt foxes and having a glossy coat in combinations of black, tan, and white.

foxhound British

/ ˈfɒksˌhaʊnd /

noun

either of two breeds (the English and the American) of dog having a short smooth coat and pendent ears. Though not large (height about 60 cm or 23 in.) they have great stamina and are usually kept for hunting foxes

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Etymology

Origin of foxhound

First recorded in 1755–65; fox + hound ¹

Example Sentences

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Ms Moulds was participating in the Cottesmore Hunt - one of Britain's oldest foxhound packs.

From BBC

Pulling up the rear at No. 199 is the English foxhound.

From Reuters

At the time Ms Moulds had been participating in The Cottesmore Hunt - one of Britain's oldest foxhound packs.

From BBC

The English foxhound is the rarest breed in the new rankings.

From Washington Times

A Missouri farmer’s son loves the daughter of a neighbor who has killed the farmer’s foxhound.

From Los Angeles Times

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