ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Greyhound

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡɹeɪhaʊnd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Greyhound is a noun meaning A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing.

Meaning

A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing.

More Meanings

  1. A highball cocktail of vodka and grapefruit juice.
  2. (transitive, of fish) To leap rapidly across the surface of the water.
  3. (dated) A swift steamer, especially an ocean steamer.

Example Sentences

Her young heart was full of love; and a world of kindly feelings were wasted on her delicate greyhound, her bright winged birds, and her favourite flowers.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include racing, hunter, sleuthhound, whippet, coverthound, packhound.

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