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bloodhound

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blood⋅hound

[bluhd-hound]
–noun
1. one of a breed of medium- to large-sized dogs, usually having a black-and-tan coat, very long ears, loose skin, and an acute sense of smell: used chiefly for following human scents.
2. a person who is a steadfast pursuer.

Origin:
1300–50; ME blod-hound. See blood, hound 1
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blood·hound   (blŭd'hound')   
n.  
  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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