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foxhound

foxhound

1 7.1
A medium-sized dog used for hunting foxes
  • noun
  • /ˈfɑksˌhaʊnd/
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  • She's been chased by your wretched foxhounds three times in two weeks.

Examples

  • Even the best foxhound is gun-shy the first time out.

    Patton (1970)

  • I was waiting for you at the bar, and a little English foxhound... walked right in, came up to me and started nuzzling me.

    Down with Love (2003)

  • This product is fed to the foxhounds.

    Academic text (1994)

  • At his feet lay two black-and-tan foxhounds.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • Tails the Foxhound

    Blog text (4)

  • The foxhound is known for its excellent sense of smell, which makes it a great hunting dog.

  • During the hunt, the skilled foxhound tracked the scent of the fox through the dense underbrush.

  • At the kennel, trainers praised the foxhound for its friendly temperament and agility.

Synonyms

English foxhound
vsfoxhound
1 7.0

A large hunting dog from England used to hunt foxes in groups

is a medium-sized glossy coated hunting breed not tied to England or larger size
American foxhound
vsfoxhound
  • US
5.7

A type of dog from the United States used for hunting foxes alone or in groups

is the general medium-sized hunting breed without a specific country origin
Walker foxhound
vsfoxhound
  • US
7.6

A type of American hunting dog bred to chase foxes, fast and tireless

is the general hunting breed without the specialized speed and scent focus
Walker hound
vsfoxhound
  • US
8.5

An American hunting dog that runs fast and tracks foxes

is the medium hunting breed lacking that strong tracking and chasing emphasis

Compounds

English foxhound
1 7.0

A large hunting dog from England used to hunt foxes in groups

American foxhound
  • US
5.7

A type of dog from the United States used for hunting foxes alone or in groups

Walker foxhound
  • US
7.6

A type of American hunting dog bred to chase foxes, fast and tireless

Surface Forms

foxhound singular
foxhounds plural

Morphology

foxhound = fox + hound (transparent) = fox + hound

A straightforward compound whose meaning (a hound used for hunting foxes) is directly derived from its components.

Etymology

Foxhound is made from fox and hound, and hound means 'dog'. So a foxhound is a dog bred to chase and hunt foxes.