otterhound

American  

[ot-er-hound] / ˈɒt ərˌhaʊnd /

noun

1. one of an English breed of water dogs having a thick, shaggy, oily coat, trained to hunt otter.

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Etymology

Origin of otterhound

First recorded in 1600–10; otter + hound ¹

Example Sentences

The Develins, both retired from managerial jobs, got their first otterhound years ago after Tom learned that the dogs had a reputation for friendliness.

From Seattle Times

And most of us aren’t likely to run into a harrier, a Norwegian Lundehund, an American foxhound or an otterhound any time soon.

From Washington Times

And most of us aren't likely to run into a harrier, a Norwegian Lundehund, an American foxhound or an otterhound any time soon.

From US News

One, an otterhound known to Mr. Buck’s staff as Oliver the Awful, was used for some years to audition prospective employees.

From New York Times

Portraits by the Victorian artist Edwin Frederick Holt depict an otterhound, Old Thunder, and an Italian greyhound, Fly.

From New York Times