Definition of "hound"

noun:
- A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals. (Hunt hound, Hunting hound, hunting dog, hunter).
  
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- Someone who seeks something.
  
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- A male who constantly seeks the company of receptive females. In more recent times, hound has been replaced by dog but the sense remains the same.
  
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verb:
- To persistently harass.
  
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