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Thesaurus: greyhound

A slender, graceful breed of dogs, remarkable for keen sight and swiftness. It is one of the oldest varieties known, and is figured on the Egyptian monuments.

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  1. n. A slender, graceful breed of dogs, remarkable for keen sight and swiftness. It is one of the oldest varieties known, and is figured on the Egyptian monuments.
  2. n. a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
  3. A slender, graceful breed of dogs, remarkable for keen sight and swiftness. It is one of the oldest varieties known, and is figured on the Egyptian monuments. [Written also grayhound.]
  4. A slender, graceful breed of dogs, remarkable for keen sightand swiftness. It is one of the oldest varieties known, and isfigured on the Egyptian monuments. [Written also grayhound.]
  5. n:100 n. a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog