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noun grey·hound \ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd\

: a tall, thin dog that runs very fast and that is often used in races

Full 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

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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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