bloodhound

(bludho̵und′)

noun

  1. 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.
  2. a person who pursues keenly or relentlessly

Origin: ME blodhond: see blood () & hound

See bloodhound in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. One of a breed of hounds with a smooth coat, drooping ears, sagging jowls, and a keen sense of smell.
  2. Informal A relentless pursuer.

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