Definition

Noun: A breed of coonhound originating in the United States, characterized by its speed, endurance, and a distinctive coat color pattern of white mottled or ticked with bluish-grey.

Usage

The word "bluetick" is used specifically to refer to this breed of dog. It functions as a countable noun. * He hunts with a pair of well-trained blueticks. * The bluetick is known for its cold nose, meaning it can follow old game trails. * Is that a bluetick or a Treeing Walker Coonhound?

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the breed.
  • She prefers the bluetick howl over other hounds'.
  • They are looking for bluetick puppies.

Variants and Related Words

• Bluetick Coonhound: The full, formal name of the breed.
• Coonhound: The general category of hunting dogs to which the bluetick belongs.

Synonyms

• Hound
• Coonhound
• American hound

Note: These are general synonyms. "Bluetick" is a specific breed name, so synonyms will not be exact matches but refer to the broader category.

Noun

1. a very fast American hound; white mottled with bluish grey