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greyhound

noun

  1. heraldic animal
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹeɪhaʊnd/

noun

Etymology: From Old English grīġhund, from a cognate or borrowing of Old Norse grøy (“bitch”) (whence Icelandic grey, thus not related to the colour grey) plus hund (“hound”). Altered by folk etymology to appear to be grey + hound.

  1. A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing.

    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.

  2. A highball cocktail of vodka and grapefruit juice.
  3. A swift steamer, especially an ocean steamer.

verb

Etymology: From Old English grīġhund, from a cognate or borrowing of Old Norse grøy (“bitch”) (whence Icelandic grey, thus not related to the colour grey) plus hund (“hound”). Altered by folk etymology to appear to be grey + hound.

  1. To leap rapidly across the surface of the water.