hound
/ˈhau̇nd/
noun
dog
a dog of any of numerous hunting breeds including both scent hounds (such as the bloodhound and beagle) and sight hounds (such as the greyhound and Afghan hound)
a mean or despicable person
verb
to pursue with or as if with hounds
to drive or affect by persistent harassing
noun
any of various coarse plants (genus Cynoglossum, especially C. officinale) of the borage family having tongue-shaped leaves and reddish flowers