Definition

A type of dog that hunts by seeing its prey instead of smelling it, like the Afghan hound or greyhound.

Example

The gazehound chased the rabbit across the field with incredible speed.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a gazehound in action?

No, I haven't, but I hear they're really fast and agile.

Yeah, they rely on their sight to hunt, which is pretty impressive.

I would love to watch one race; it must be an amazing sight!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Gazehound** → The word is formed from "gaze" (from Middle English *gazen*, meaning to look intently) and "hound" (from Old English *hund*, meaning dog). A gazehound is a type of dog bred for its ability to look and chase prey at high speeds.

Memory Tip

Think of a dog that is bred to 'look intently' ('gaze') at its prey while chasing it — that's why a gazehound is a dog that gazes.

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