# hunting dog

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Any type of domestic dog that is used by humans as an aid in hunting; any individual of such a breed, especially one that does hunting work, but also any pet of such a breed.
2. Ellipsis of African hunting dog, a wild dog named for its hunting prowess; like all wild dogs, it hunts prey.

## Source
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