sleuth-hound

noun

Meaning

A working dog who tracks or pursues e.g. a wanted criminal; a bloodhound similar hound formerly used in Scotland.
A detective; a sleuth.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

slot-hound(English)sleuth-dog(English)scenthound(English)sled-dog(English)bitch-hound(English)sleddog(English)workdog(English)fox hunt(English)

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Sources

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