sighthound

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English

Etymology

From sight +‎ hound.

Noun

sighthound (plural sighthounds)

  1. A hound that primarily hunts by sight and speed, instead of by scent and endurance.
    Synonym: gazehound
    Coordinate term: scent hound

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