greyhound
greyhound
Definition
grey·hound (grā′ho̵und′)
noun
any of a breed of tall, slender, swift dog with a long, narrow head and a short, smooth coat, formerly much used in coursing and now very popular as a racing dog
Etymology: ME grehounde < OE grighund, *grieghund, akin to ON greyhundr < *grieg, bitch, coward (prob. < IE *gherēu- < base *ĝher-, to shine > gray) + hund, dog, hound
greyhound
Usage Examples
Preposition: as
- pet: You may be taking on a greyhound as an additional family pet and already have a vet you know and trust.
Converse of object
- rescue: Along with three rescued greyhounds, Advocates ' committee member, the Duchess of Hamilton, also lent her support on the day.
- adopt: The Mighty Celt is a gutsy story about a 14 year old boy who adopts an awkward greyhound his boss has no time for.
- race: Takes the leading role in encouraging better care for racing greyhounds.
- export: You must also be aware that the conditions for greyhounds exported to Asia are by far worse then in Australia.
- breed: When there a fewer races, there will fewer greyhounds bred and then there will be fewer killed.
- kill: Up until 100 years ago, killing a greyhound resulted in a penalty of death.
Adjective modifier
- retired: The primary responsibility for the retired greyhound is with its owner.
- Italian: Average Litter Size 4 The Italian Greyhound has 4 to 5 puppies per litter, a rather large litter for such a small dog.
- Australian: So what happens to the hundreds of Australian greyhounds in this park when they are no longer useful to them!
- Many: Many greyhounds stay with their registered owners after they finish their racing careers.
Modifies a noun
- racing: Events planned for 2002: 26 January 2002 Greyhound racing at Hall Green A repeat of an enjoyed event from last year.
- stadium: There isn't a greyhound stadium in Lower Edmonton you cry.
- stadia: Coral Betting and Coral Eurobet owns and operates two of the countries leading greyhound stadia: Brighton and Hove and Romford.
- coursing: However, the course may still last little more than a minute longer than greyhound coursing.
- betting: Greyhound Betting & £ 750 Of Free Bets.. .
- pup: Of the estimated 24,000 greyhound pups that are born every year in Australia.
Noun used with modifier
greyhound Quotes
A greyhound should be heeded lyke a snake, And neckyd lyke a drake, Backed lyke a bream, Footed lyke a catte, Taylled lyke a ratte.
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