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american foxhound

A·mer·i·can fox·hound
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-mer-i-kuh n foks-hound]
    • /əˈmɛr ɪ kən ˈfɒksˌhaʊnd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-mer-i-kuh n foks-hound]
    • /əˈmɛr ɪ kən ˈfɒksˌhaʊnd/

Definition of american foxhound words

  • noun american foxhound one of an American breed of medium-sized dogs having a smooth, glossy coat usually black, tan, and white in color, a square-cut muzzle, hanging ears, and a moderately high-set tail, used for hunting both in packs or individually, tailing the game by scent. 1

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Origin of american foxhound

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for American foxhound

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american foxhound popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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