Definition of Greyhound

1. Noun. A tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog.

Generic synonyms: Hound, Hound Dog, Racer
Specialized synonyms: Italian Greyhound, Whippet

Definition of Greyhound

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 swift steamer, esp. an ocean steamer.

Definition of Greyhound

1. Noun. A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing. ¹

2. Noun. A highball cocktail of vodka and grapefruit juice. ¹

3. Verb. (context: of fish) To leap rapidly across the surface of the water. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Greyhound

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Greyhound

grey wolf
grey wolves
greyback
greybacks
greybeard
greybeards
greyboard
greybody
greyboys
greyed
greyer
greyest
greyhaired
greyhen
greyhens
greyhound (current term)
greyhound racing
greyhounded
greyhounding
greyhounds
greying
greyings
greyish
greyish brown
greyishly
greyishness
greylag
greylag-goose
greylag goose
greylags

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