Meaning & use
Otterhounds
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Members of a large, shaggy-coated British dog breed originally developed to hunt otters.
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The kennel club exhibited a pair of otterhounds at the show, known for their rough, water-resistant coats.
Otterhounds have webbed feet that help them swim well in rivers.
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One of the rarest dog breeds in the world, the otterhound was bred in medieval England specifically to track and hunt otters in rivers.
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