American foxhound

American foxhound

noun
one of an American breed of medium-sized dogs having a smooth, glossy coat usually black, tan, and white in color, a square-cut muzzle, hanging ears, and a moderately high-set tail, used for hunting both in packs or individually, tailing the game by scent.


Origin:
1890–95
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american foxhound

noun
an American breed of foxhounds used for hunting both in packs and individually 
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