pharaoh hound

[ fair-oh, far-oh, fey-roh ]

noun

1. one of a breed of medium-sized gazehounds with a smooth coat, red to tan in color with white markings, and erect ears.

Pharaoh hound

noun

1. a medium-sized powerful swift-moving short-haired breed of hound having a glossy tan coat, sometimes with white markings

Word History and Origins

Origin of pharaoh hound¹

First recorded in 1965–70