First Known Use: 1590
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otterhound
noun ot·ter·hound \-ˌhau̇nd\
Definition of OTTERHOUND
: any of a breed of large hounds that originated in Great Britain and have a rough outer and inner coat, webbed feet, and a keen sense of smell
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Origin of OTTERHOUND
from its use in hunting otters
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