wolfhound

noun

wolf·hound | \ ˈwu̇lf-ˌhau̇nd

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Definition of wolfhound

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

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In the book on which the show is based, Winn-Dixie is an Irish wolfhound, so Berloni duly adopted and trained two wolfhounds. — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, "Warning: The star of new musical ‘Because of Winn-Dixie’ at Goodspeed may steal your heart," 3 July 2019 Odder still is the inclusion of a kidney transplant—from one human to another, regrettably, rather than from, say, wolfhound to peke. — John Cassidy, The New Yorker, "“Tomb Raider” and “Isle of Dogs,” Reviewed," 15 Mar. 2018 The recent birth of two Irish wolfhound puppies has scientists excited, because—for the first time ever—the puppies have been confirmed through genetic analysis to be identical twins. — Brian Clark Howard, National Geographic, "First Ever Confirmed Case of Puppy Identical Twins," 2 Sep. 2016

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wolfhound

noun

English Language Learners Definition of wolfhound

: a type of large dog that was used for hunting wolves and other large animals in the past

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wolfhound

noun

wolf·hound | \ ˈwu̇lf-ˌhau̇nd

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: a large dog used especially in the past for hunting large animals

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