swinehound en · NOUN
Etymology
From swine + hound, a direct calque of German Schweinehund.
Meanings
- Synonym of pig dog (“dog bred to hunt wild or feral pigs”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| swinehounds | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| swine-hound | alternative | lexicographic |