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foxhound
This term refers to a specific functional breed of scent hound. While often used generically for any dog used in fox hunting, it specifically denotes breeds characterized by high endurance and a keen olfactory sense used to track prey over long distances.
In a modern context, the word is closely associated with the traditional sporting culture of the English countryside. It carries a connotation of discipline and instinct, distinguishing it from general-purpose hounds or sight-hounds that rely on vision rather than smell.
Meanings
Examples
The pack of foxhounds bayed loudly as they caught the scent.
I wonder if a foxhound would be a good pet for a small apartment.
The English foxhound is known for its incredible stamina during a long chase.
He spent his youth training a foxhound to track game through the dense brush.
The sound of the foxhound echoed through the valley.
My grandfather always kept a foxhound in the kennel behind the barn.