greyhound
noun
- heraldic animal
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.
- 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.”
- A highball cocktail of vodka and grapefruit juice.
- 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.
- To leap rapidly across the surface of the water.