Hound and Sheepdog

Hound

Hound noun - A domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes.
Usage example: in the yard an old hound greeted us with a single bark

Sheepdog and hound are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sheepdog" instead a noun "Hound".

Nearby Words: hounded, hounding

Sheepdog

Sheepdog noun - Any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep.
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Hound and sheepdog are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hound" instead a noun "Sheepdog".

Both words in one sentence

  • Canis Major The titular hound is a freakishly huge Old English Sheepdog who grew due to drinking liquid growth formula.
    Source: Canis Major
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