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English foxhound

English foxhound

1 7.0
A large hunting dog from England used to hunt foxes in groups
  • noun
  • /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ ˈfɑːkshaʊnd/
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  • She adopted an English foxhound from a rescue shelter last year.

Examples

  • The English foxhound is known for its stamina and keen sense of smell when hunting.

  • The English foxhound is known for its excellent sense of smell.

  • A group of English foxhounds led the pack during the traditional hunt.

  • Many English foxhounds participate in hunting events.

  • The English foxhound is known for its strong hunting instincts and friendly demeanor.

  • During the hunt, the English foxhound worked seamlessly with the other dogs in the pack.

  • My friend adopted an English foxhound, which loves to run and play in the backyard.

Synonyms

foxhound
vsEnglish foxhound
1 7.1

A medium-sized dog used for hunting foxes

comes from England and is slightly larger than other similar breeds

How Fast

greyhound
46 2.4
English foxhound
1 7.0
beagle
23 1.3
basset hound
4 2.8

Surface Forms

English foxhound singular
English foxhounds plural

Morphology

English + foxhound

The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'English' (from England) modifies 'foxhound' (a breed of dog used for hunting foxes), so the overall meaning — a foxhound breed originating in England — is directly derivable from the constituents. This follows common cross-linguistic patterns of place/breed naming, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand it.

Etymology

English foxhound comes from England, where people bred a type of hound to chase the fox in packs. So the name shows its job: a British dog 'to hunt' foxes.