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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Afghan%20hound. Accessed 22 May. 2022.
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The first known use of Afghan hound was in 1883
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