noun. A large dog, such as the Great Dane, used originally for hunting wild boars.

noun. A large dog, descended from breeds originally used to hunt boars.

noun. large hound used in hunting wild boars

"And then, abruptly, from the boarhound over in the far corner, there came a terrible yelling howl of agony, followed instantly by a sickening, breaking noise, and an immediate silence."

hound  hound dog  

Guernsey  air-pressure  baobab  black-snake  boire  

bloodhound  boathouse