noun
hardy British hound having long pendulous ears and a thick coarse shaggy coat with an oily undercoat; bred for hunting otters
• Syn: ↑otterhound
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otter hound noun
A large, rough-haired breed of dog formerly used in otter-hunting
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Main Entry: ↑otter
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otter hound,
any sturdy dog of a breed developed in Great Britain for hunting otter. It has a thick, oily coat and slightly webbed feet and is an excellent swimmer.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.