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bloodhound
(blud′ho̵und′)
noun
- any of a breed of large dogs with a smooth coat, wrinkled face, drooping ears, and a keen sense of smell: bloodhounds are used in tracking escaped prisoners, fugitives, etc.
- a person who pursues keenly or relentlessly
Origin: ME blodhond: see blood () & hound
See bloodhound in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- One of a breed of hounds with a smooth coat, drooping ears, sagging jowls, and a keen sense of smell.
- Informal A relentless pursuer.
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