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
- A highball cocktail of vodka and grapefruit juice.
- (transitive, of fish) To leap rapidly across the surface of the water.
- (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
- greyhounds
- greyhounding
- greyhounded
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include racing, hunter, sleuthhound, whippet, coverthound, packhound.
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