1. a large hunting dog bred for hunting deer, especially stags

Examples

• The staghound tracked the deer through the forest.
• Hunters relied on their staghounds to follow the scent trail.
• The pack of staghounds was trained specifically for deer hunting.
• A well-bred staghound can run for miles without tiring.
• The staghound’s keen sense of smell made it invaluable to the hunting party.
• Traditional fox hunting sometimes employed staghounds instead of foxhounds.