General
pothound
What does pothound mean?
A local mixed-breed street dog; sometimes applied loosely to people. Also pot-hound, potcake (in other islands).
"We adopt a little pothound from the side of the road."
Origin
Trinidadian; the dogs scavenged around cooking pots.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pothound?
A pothound is a Trinidadian mongrel or mixed-breed street dog; the word is sometimes applied loosely to a person of mixed background.
Why is it called a pothound?
The name comes from the way these strays scavenged for scraps around cooking pots.
What is the difference between a pothound and a potcake?
They mean the same kind of local mixed-breed dog; 'pothound' is the Trinidadian term while 'potcake' is used in the Bahamas and other islands.
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