Staghound
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstaɡhaʊnd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Staghound is a noun meaning Any of several large dogs once bred to hunt stags.
Meaning
Any of several large dogs once bred to hunt stags.
Example Sentences
Woodwork and glass gave way before him; but before he got quite through, Gregson, Lestrade, and Holmes sprang upon him like so many staghounds.
Word Forms
- staghounds
Synonyms for staghound
Depending on context, synonyms include deerhound.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include draghound, deerhound, harehound, foxhound, wolfhound, elkhound.
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