Houndlike

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like, resembling, or characteristic of a hound; houndly.

    "Nevertheless, the desire for "long ears, houndlike head, and much throatiness" was going on, though one of our first and most successful breeders protested [...]"

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"Nevertheless, the desire for "long ears, houndlike head, and much throatiness" was going on, though one of our first and most successful breeders protested [...]"

Etymology

From hound + -like. Compare houndly.

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