greyhound
grey·hound
noun \ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd\Definition of GREYHOUND
: 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
Origin of GREYHOUND
Middle English grehound, from Old English grīghund, from grīg- (akin to Old Norse grey bitch) + hund hound
First Known Use: before 12th century
Rhymes with GREYHOUND
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