a dog; esp a dog of a hunting breed that tracks prey by scent
a dog; esp one of any of various hunting breeds typically with large drooping ears and a deep bark that track their prey by scent
(used in combinations) used in the names of hunting dog breeds
deerhound
foxhound
a mean or despicable person, esp a man
an untiring enthusiast for something
an autograph hound
[Old English hund dog]