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Afghan hound

noun

Definition of Afghan hound

: any of a breed of tall slim swift hunting dogs originating in Afghanistan with a coat of silky thick hair and a long silky topknot

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Afghan hound

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Definition of Afghan hound for English Language Learners

  • : a type of tall thin dog with long soft hair

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