About The Word Greyhound
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Greyhound
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What's The Definition Of Greyhound?
[n] a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
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grihond, Icel. greyhundr; grey greyhound + hundr dog; cf. AS.
gr[imac]ghund. The origin of the first syllable is unknown.]
A slender, graceful breed of dogs, remarkable for keen sight
and swiftness. It is one of the oldest varieties known, and
is figured on the Egyptian monuments. [Written also
{grayhound}.]
\Grey"hound`\, n. A swift steamer, esp. an ocean steamer. |
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