gazehound

American

[geyz-hound] / ˈgeɪzˌhaʊnd /

noun

one of any of several breeds of hounds, hound, as the Afghan, borzoi, greyhound, Saluki, or whippet, that hunts by sighting the game rather than by scent.

gazehound British

/ ˈɡeɪzˌhaʊnd /

noun

a hound such as a greyhound that hunts by sight rather than by scent
another name for a Saluki

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Etymology

Origin of gazehound

First recorded in 1560–70; gaze + hound ¹

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With eyes intent, and keen as those of a gazehound, Malcolm retraced every step, up to the grated door.

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Its physical appearance naturally suggests a descent from the Gazehound of the ancients, with the added conjecture that it was purposely dwarfed for the convenience of being nursed in the lap.

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