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bloodhound
noun blood·hound \ˈbləd-ˌhau̇nd\
: a large dog that has very long ears and a very good sense of smell and that is often used for finding people and for hunting
Full Definition of BLOODHOUND
1
: any of a breed of large powerful hounds of European origin remarkable for acuteness of smell
2
: a person keen in pursuit
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First Known Use of BLOODHOUND
14th century
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bloodhound
noun blood·hound \ˈbləd-ˌhau̇nd\
Definition of BLOODHOUND for Kids
: a large hound with long drooping ears, a wrinkled face, and a very good sense of smell
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