a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
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Sleuthhound \Sleuth"hound`\, n. [See {Sleuth}, and cf. {Slothound}.] (Zo["o]l.) A hound that tracks animals by the scent; specifically, a bloodhound. [Spelt variously {slouthhound}, {sluthhound}, etc.]