Saluki

American  

[suh-loo-kee] / səˈlu ki /

noun

1. (sometimes lowercase) one of a breed of black and tan, white, gold, or tricolor dogs resembling the greyhound and having fringes of long hair on the ears, legs, and thighs, raised originally in Egypt and southwestern Asia.

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Saluki British  

/ səˈluːkɪ /

noun

1. Also called: gazehound.   gazelle hound.   Persian greyhound.  a tall breed of hound with a smooth coat and long fringes on the ears and tail

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Etymology

Origin of Saluki

1800–10; < Arabic salūqī literally, of Salūq city in Arabia

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Example Sentences

From her vantage point at the university’s Saluki Stadium, the spectacle disappeared right as the final bit of the sun was extinguished by the moon.

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The Salukis extended their winning streak to seven games.

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The Salukis picked up their sixth straight win.

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Baker passed for 320 yards for Southern Illinois, but his third interception ended the Salukis hopes.

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Lance Jones paced the Salukis with 19 points.

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