bloodhound
Translation
bloodhound
Examples
The bloodhound tracked the scent for miles.
The bloodhound tracked the scent for miles.
Bloodhounds have an excellent sense of smell.
Bloodhounds have an excellent sense of smell.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) used as a countable noun A bloodhound is a large dog.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sleuth-hound, tracker dog
Etymology
A compound of "blood" + "hound". It originally referred to a hound of pure blood (purebred), not one that tracks blood.
Memory Tips
Remember it as a "hound" (dog) of pure "blood" (ancestry). It's now known for its tracking ability.