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staghound
CIDE DICTIONARY
staghound, n.
A large and powerful hound formerly used in hunting the stag, the wolf, and other large animals. The breed is nearly extinct. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
staghound, n.
1 any large dog of a breed used for hunting deer by sight or scent.
2 this breed.
1 any large dog of a breed used for hunting deer by sight or scent.
2 this breed.
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