bloodhound
/ˈblʌd.haʊnd/ · noun
Meaning
- A large scenthound famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances. This dog is often used as a police dog to track missing people, fleeing suspects, or escaped prisoners.
- A detective or other person skilled at finding people or clues.
- A bloodthirsty person.
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