sleuthhound

English

/ˈsluːθ.haʊnd/

noun
Definitions
  • A working dog who tracks or pursues e.g. a wanted criminal; a bloodhound similar hound formerly used in Scotland.
  • (informal) A detective; a sleuth.

Etymology

Com from Middle English sloth (track) + Middle English hound.

Origin

Middle English

hound

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