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hound vs staghound

staghound vs hound

hound and staghound both are nouns.

hound is a verb but staghound is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hound Yes No Yes No
staghound Yes No No No
As nouns, staghound is a hyponym of hound; that is, staghound is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hound:
  • hound: any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
  • staghound: a large heavy hound formerly used in hunting stags and other large game; similar to but larger than a foxhound
hound (noun) staghound (noun)
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears a large heavy hound formerly used in hunting stags and other large game; similar to but larger than a foxhound
someone who is morally reprehensible
hound (verb) staghound (verb)
pursue or chase relentlessly
Difference between hound and staghound

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