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greyhound

Pronunciation: /ˈgreɪhaʊnd/
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Definition of greyhound

noun

  • a dog of a tall, slender breed having keen sight and capable of high speed, used since ancient times for hunting small game and now chiefly in racing and coursing.

Origin:

Old English grīghund; the first element, related to Old Norse grey 'bitch', is of unknown origin

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