Plural of bloodhound: a large dog breed with long ears and wrinkled skin, famous for their incredible sense of smell and ability to track people across long distances.
Combination of 'blood' (from Old English 'blod') and 'hound' (from Old English 'hund'). The 'blood' refers to the dog's use in hunting animals and tracking prey by blood scent, not the dog's appearance.
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