Definition of American foxhound
: any of a breed of foxhounds developed in the U.S. that are smaller than the English foxhound but with longer ears and a short glossy coat usually of black, tan, and white
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“American foxhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20foxhound. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of American foxhound was in 1856
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