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Webster 1913 Edition
Greyhound
Grey′houndˊ
,Noun.
[OE.
graihund
, greihound
, greahund
, grihond
, Icel. greyhundr
; grey
greyhound + hundr
dog; cf. AS. grīghund
. The origin of the first syllable is unknown.] 1.
A slender, graceful breed of dogs, remarkable for keen sight and swiftness. It is one of the oldest varieties known, and is figured on the Egyptian monuments.
[Written also
grayhound
.] Webster 1828 Edition
Greyhound
GREYHOUND
,Noun.
Definition 2024
Greyhound
greyhound
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See also: Greyhound
English
A greyhound
Alternative forms
Noun
greyhound (plural greyhounds)
- A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing.
- A highball cocktail of vodka and grapefruit juice.
- (dated) A swift steamer, especially an ocean steamer.
Synonyms
- (highball cocktail): salty dog
Translations
lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing
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Verb
greyhound (third-person singular simple present greyhounds, present participle greyhounding, simple past and past participle greyhounded)
- (of fish) To leap rapidly across the surface of the water.