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bloodhound


blood·hound

noun \ˈbləd-ˌhand\

Definition of BLOODHOUND

1
: any of a breed of large powerful hounds of European origin remarkable for acuteness of smell
2
: a person keen in pursuit

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First Known Use of BLOODHOUND

14th century

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