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hound

/haʊnd/
Meanings
  • noun

    A domesticated canid used for hunting, typically having a long snout and an acute sense of smell.

    - "The hound followed the scent of the fox."
    - "The hunter released the hound to chase the deer."
    - "The hound barked loudly when it found the game."
  • verb

    To pursue persistently or doggedly.

    - "He hounded the suspect until he confessed."
    - "The reporters hounded the celebrity for information."
    - "The salesman hounded the customer for the sale."
Pronunciation
  1. /haʊnd/



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  2. /haʊnd/



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  3. /haʊnd/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with hound
bound , hounded , sound , round
Homonyms
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  1. Hound (en) : A domesticated canid used for hunting

  2. Hound (en) : To pursue persistently or doggedly

  3. Hound (en) : A person who hunts with hounds

  4. Hound (en) : A person who bets on dogs to fight

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Hound (en) : A domesticated canid used for hunting

  2. Hound (en) : To pursue persistently or doggedly

  3. Hound (en) : A person who hunts with hounds

Variants
List of all variants of hound that leads to same result
hound , hounds , hounded , hounder , hounders , hounding , hound's-tongue , hound's-tongues , Afghan hound , Afghan hounds , afghan hounds , basset , basset hound , basset hounds , Ibizan hound , Ibizan hounds , lyam-hound , lyam-hounds , lyme-hound , lyme-hounds , rock hound , rock hounds , rockhounding , rockhoundings , scent hound , sight hound
Forms
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hounds, hounded, hounding, houndsman

Etymology
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Old English hund, from Proto-Germanic *hunjo, from *hun- (hound) + *wōn- (dog)

Trivia
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  1. The largest breed of hound is the English Mastiff, which can weigh up to 230 pounds.

  2. The smallest breed of hound is the Chihuahua, which can weigh as little as 2 pounds.

  3. The Greyhound is the fastest breed of hound, capable of reaching speeds up to 45 miles per hour.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bloodhound: A breed of hound known for its exceptional sense of smell.

  2. Beagle: A breed of hound used for hunting hares.

Culture
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In literature, hounds have been depicted as loyal companions and hunting partners, such as in the works of William Shakespeare and Rudyard Kipling. In art, hounds have been portrayed in various hunting scenes and as symbols of fidelity and strength. In music, hounds have been referenced in numerous songs, particularly in folk and country genres.

How to Memorize "hound"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, powerful dog with a long snout and drooping ears, running through a forest with its hunters.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hound' with the idea of a loyal companion or hunting partner.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Hounds are used for hunting'.

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