1. Plural of boarhound; large hunting dogs bred or used to hunt wild boars.
Usage: Typically refers to specific breeds such as the Great Dane or other large mastiff-type dogs historically employed in boar hunting.

Examples

• Medieval nobles kept boarhounds to pursue wild boars through the forest.
• The boarhounds were large, muscular dogs with the strength needed for dangerous game.
• Great Danes are sometimes called boarhounds because of their historical role in boar hunts.
• The pack of boarhounds was trained from puppyhood to track and corner boars.
• Boarhounds required extensive training and courage to face such formidable prey.