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Definition of greyhound

greyhound

/ˈɡreɪˌhaʊnd/
grey · hound
Plural:greyhounds
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greyhound Lexical Profile

greyhound Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A tall, slender, smooth-coated breed of dog characterized by a narrow head, long legs, and a deep chest, traditionally bred for coursing game and racing due to its exceptional speed.

Example

"The retired racing greyhound adapted quickly to life as a gentle and affectionate household pet."

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• Nearby Words

grex
grey reef shark
grey river
greyhound
greylock
greyout
greystone

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'grīghund'. The first element 'grīg' is of obscure origin (possibly related to a Celtic or Germanic word for 'dog' or 'bitch') and was later altered in spelling by folk etymology associating it with the color grey. The second element 'hund' means 'hound'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greyhound. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greyhound
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