Definition
buckhound
noun
- A hunting dog, especially a hound, trained to hunt deer or other game.
Usage: historical; chiefly British
Examples
- The nobleman kept a pack of buckhounds for his hunting expeditions.
- Buckhounds were prized for their speed and keen sense of smell.
- In medieval times, buckhounds were essential to the royal hunt.
- The estate's buckhounds were trained from puppyhood to track deer.
- He bred buckhounds that were known throughout the region for their excellence.