any of a breed of tall, slender dog, prob. of ancient Egyptian origin, resembling the greyhound, with a silky coat feathered on the legs and tail and long, hanging ears
See Saluki in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(sə-lo͞oˈkē)
nounpl.sa·lu·kis
Any of an ancient breed of tall slender dog developed in Arabia and Egypt and having a smooth, silky, variously colored coat.