foxhound foxhound /ˈfɑːksˌhaʊnd/

noun

1. Medium-sized glossy-coated hounds developed for hunting foxes  ( foxhound )
   medium-sized glossy-coated hounds developed for hunting foxes
    The foxhound's keen sense of smell made it ideal for hunting foxes.
   The foxhound's keen sense of smell made it ideal for hunting foxes.