draghound

draghound
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
: a hound trained to follow a scent made with a drag

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/drag"hownd'/, n.
a hound for use in following a hunting drag, specifically bred for speed and stamina rather than subtlety of sense of smell.
[1880-85; DRAG + HOUND1]

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dragˈhound noun
A foxhound trained to follow a drag
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Main Entry: ↑drag

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • draghound — /drag hownd /, n. a hound for use in following a hunting drag, specifically bred for speed and stamina rather than subtlety of sense of smell. [1880 85; DRAG + HOUND1] * * * …   Universalium

  • draghound — n. hounds used in drag hunt …   English contemporary dictionary

  • draghound — /ˈdræghaʊnd/ (say draghownd) noun a hound trained to follow a drag or artificial scent …  

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