# Plott Hound

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A large scent hound, originally bred for hunting bears.

## Etymology
Named after the Plott family, after whom the Plott Balsams, a mountain range in western North Carolina, are also named.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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