sighthound

English

noun
Definitions
  • A hound that primarily hunts by speed and sight, instead of by scent and endurance.

Etymology

Compound from English sight + English hound (hunting dog).

Origin

English

hound

Gloss

hunting dog

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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