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The word "hound" has an ancient and diverse origin, dating back to the Proto-Indo-European period. Here is an overview of its etymology:
The word "hound" has cognates in many Germanic languages, including German "Hund," Dutch "hond," and Swedish "hund." It also has cognates in other Indo-European languages, such as Latin "canis" ("dog") and Greek "κύων" ("kyon" or "hound").
Etymology The term bloodhound is derived from the Middle English words blood and ho
Etymology Old English blōd Proto Germanic blōdam Proto Indo European bhlewdh bhe
Etymology Old English hund Proto Germanic hundaz Proto Indo European kʷon do
Etymology The word greyhound is derived from the Old English words grei meaning gre
Etymology The word poodle is derived from the German word pudel which means puddle
Etymology The word hunt derives from the Proto Indo European root kwen meaning to d
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Etymology Redbone is a compound word originating from two English words Red Referrin
Etymology The word leash comes from the Middle English word lesshe which is derived
Etymology The word ferret comes from the Middle French word furet meaning little t
Etymology The word rebound originates from the Old French verb rebondir meaning to
Etymology From Middle English boundour bondour from Anglo Norman bundur bonder ulti