hund — meaning in English

English meaning

• dog noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
• hound noun A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.

Senses

hund is used for these senses in English:

• dog A mammal of the family Canidae:
• dog (derogatory) Someone who is cowardly, worthless, or morally reprehensible.
• hound A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.

dog — full definition

1. noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
2. noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
3. noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.

hound — full definition

1. noun A dog, especially a breed bred for hunting by scent or sight.
2. noun A person obsessively devoted to pursuing something (often in compounds).
3. verb To pursue or harass someone relentlessly.

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