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pharaoh hound

American  
[fair-oh, far-oh, fey-roh] / ˈfɛər oʊ, ˈfær oʊ, ˈfeɪ roʊ /

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 British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of pharaoh hound

First recorded in 1965–70

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I'm no political expert, but a win for the pharaoh hound might be just what they need in Egypt.

From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2011

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