sleuthhound

See also: sleuth-hound

English

Etymology

From Middle English [Term?], from sloth (“track”) +‎ hound.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsluːθhaʊnd/

Noun

sleuthhound (plural sleuthhounds)

1. A working dog who tracks or pursues e.g. a wanted criminal; a bloodhound similar hound formerly used in Scotland.
2. (informal) A detective; a sleuth.