deerhound
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of deerhound
Example Sentences
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The Old English sheepdog/Scottish deerhound mix was frightened by loud noises like thunderstorms and fireworks.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 21, 2021
Hickory the Scottish deerhound was a rare champion.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2021
And last year, Scottish deerhound Hickory, a 60:1 long shot, according to the Wynn Las Vegas sportsbook, bested the formidable smooth fox terrier.
From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2012
Upon learning that the winner was a deerhound, had Klimavicius considered serving his guest venison?
From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2011
Righ was a great tawny deerhound, tall and slender, very stately, as a king should be, and as gentle as he was strong.
From The Animal Story Book by Various
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