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borzoi

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːzɔɪ/
Definition of borzoi

noun (plural borzois)

  • a large Russian wolfhound of a breed with a narrow head and silky, typically white, coat.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Russian borzoĭ (adjective), borzaya (noun), from borzyĭ 'swift'

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