Main Entry:

grey·hound

Pronunciation:

\ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English grehound, from Old English grīghund, from grīg- (akin to Old Norse grey bitch) + hund hound

Date:

before 12th century

: any of a breed of tall slender graceful smooth-coated dogs characterized by swiftness and keen sight and used for coursing game and racing ; also : any of several related dogs — compare Italian greyhound

[greyhound illustration]