Italian greyhound

noun

: any of a breed of toy dogs resembling the standard greyhound in miniature

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Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Italian greyhound was in 1743

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“Italian greyhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Italian%20greyhound. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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