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borzoi definition

bor·zoi (bôr′zo̵i′)

noun

any of a breed of large dog with a narrow head, long legs, and silky coat; Russian wolfhound

Etymology: Russ borzój, swift < IE base *bheres, quick > L festinare, to hurry

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