deerhound
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of deerhound
Example Sentences
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Hickory the Scottish deerhound was a rare champion.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2021
Her own dog, a Scottish deerhound, “basically just laid down and didn’t pay any attention at all,” Newman says, laughing.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 24, 2020
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
“This is prime time for deerhound nap time.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2011
Effie walking alone with book in hand, a great deerhound, the son of faithful Ossian, following step by step behind.
From Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures by Gordon Stables
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