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otterhound

/ˈɒt.ə.haʊnd/

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noun

/ˈɒt.ə.haʊnd/formalbritish
  • ruВыносливая британская порода гончих, характеризующаяся длинными висячими ушами и густой, грубой, лохматой шерстью с маслянистым подшёрстком, первоначально выведенная для охоты на выдр.

A hardy British hound breed characterized by long pendulous ears and a thick, coarse, shaggy coat with an oily undercoat, originally bred for hunting otters.

  1. Dog breedC1formalbritish

    A large, hardy breed of hound originally from Britain, characterized by long, drooping ears and a thick, coarse, shaggy coat with an oily undercoat, historically used for hunting otters.

    ruПорода собак

    • The otterhound is a rare breed known for its excellent swimming ability.
    • She adopted an otterhound from a rescue center.
    • Otterhounds have a distinctive, shaggy appearance and a friendly temperament.
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  • otterhound's possessive singular form