- gazehounds
- n. hound that chases and hunts its prey by sight and not by smell
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
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pharaoh hound — /fair oh, far oh, fay roh/ one of a breed of medium sized gazehounds with a smooth coat, red to tan in color with white markings, and erect ears. [1965 70] * * * … Universalium
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