Irish wolfhound
noun
one of an Irish breed of large, tall dogs having a rough, wiry coat ranging in color from white to brindle to black.
Origin of Irish wolfhound
1First recorded in 1660–70
Words Nearby Irish wolfhound
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How to use Irish wolfhound in a sentence
The Irish wolfhound Club watches over the interests of the breed.
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British Dictionary definitions for Irish wolfhound
Irish wolfhound
noun
a very large breed of hound with a rough thick coat
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