gazehound

[ geyz-hound ]

noun

1. one of any of several breeds of hounds, hound, as the Afghan, borzoi, greyhound, Saluki, or whippet, that hunts by sighting the game rather than by scent.

gazehound

/ ˈɡeɪzˌhaʊnd /

noun

1. a hound such as a greyhound that hunts by sight rather than by scent
2. another name for a Saluki

Word History and Origins

Origin of gazehound¹

First recorded in 1560–70; gaze + hound ¹

Example Sentences

They were, although of different qualities, as well matched for device and execution of criminal projects as the greyhound is to destroy the game which the slowhound raises, or the slowhound to track the prey which the gazehound discovers by the eye.

From Project Gutenberg

With eyes intent, and keen as those of a gazehound, Malcolm retraced every step, up to the grated door.

From Project Gutenberg

Its physical appearance naturally suggests a descent from the Gazehound of the ancients, with the added conjecture that it was purposely dwarfed for the convenience of being nursed in the lap.

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