wolfhound


wolf·hound

noun \ˈwlf-ˌhand\

Definition of WOLFHOUND

: any of several large dogs used especially formerly in hunting large animals (as wolves) — compare borzoi, Irish wolfhound

First Known Use of WOLFHOUND

1786

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