American
[fair-oh, far-oh, fey-roh]
/ ˈfɛər oʊ, ˈfær oʊ, ˈfeɪ roʊ /
noun
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one of a breed of medium-sized gazehounds with a smooth coat, red to tan in color with white markings, and erect ears.
noun
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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
First recorded in 1965–70
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