A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing.
What does greyhound mean?
: any of a breed of tall slender graceful smooth-coated dogs characterized by swiftness and keen sight and used for coursing game and racing also : any of several related dogs — compare Italian greyhound.
Where does the word greyhound come from?
The name "Greyhound" is generally believed to come from the Old English 'grighund'. 'Hund' is the antecedent of the modern "hound", but the meaning of 'grig' is undetermined, other than in reference to dogs in Old English and Old Norse. The word "hund" is still used for dogs in general in Scandinavian languages today.
Is dog word a noun?
As detailed above, 'dog' can be a noun or a verb. Noun usage: The dog barked all night long. Noun usage: She's a real dog.
What is the synonym of greyhound?
In this page you can discover 7 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for greyhound, like: , greyhounds, dog racing, horse, racehorse, whippet and race horse.
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