deer-hound

A deer-hound runs across a grassy moor.

Definition

Noun: A breed of large, rough-coated hound, originally bred in Scotland for hunting deer.

Usage Examples

• (A large hunting dog bred for deer.)
• (A specific breed of hound.)

Advanced Usage

• "deer-hound coursing": the historical practice of using deer-hounds to chase and capture deer.
  • Deer-hound coursing was a popular sport among Scottish nobility in the 19th century. (The activity of hunting with deer-hounds.)

Variants and Related Words

• Scottish deerhound (n): the full, formal name for this breed.

  • The Scottish deerhound is a close relative of the greyhound. (The breed's official designation.)

• Deerhound (n): a common shortened form of the word.

  • A deerhound requires plenty of exercise due to its hunting heritage. (The same breed, often written as one word.)

Synonyms

• Scottish greyhound: an informal synonym, referencing its resemblance to greyhounds.
• Highland hound: a descriptive term for its origin and function.

Related Idioms

• "As swift as a deer-hound": a simile used to describe exceptional speed.
  • The runner was as swift as a deer-hound, easily winning the race. (Extremely fast, like the dog breed.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Hunt with a deer-hound: to use the breed for its original purpose.
  • They would hunt with a deer-hound in the rugged terrain. (Use the dog for chasing deer.)