wolfhound

American

[woolf-hound] / ˈwʊlfˌhaʊnd /

noun

any of several large dogs used in hunting wolves.

wolfhound British

/ ˈwʊlfˌhaʊnd /

noun

the largest breed of dog, used formerly to hunt wolves

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Etymology

Origin of wolfhound

First recorded in 1780–90; wolf + hound ¹

Example Sentences

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Catherine, dressed in a bottle-green and percher hat, presented the traditional sprigs of shamrock to officers, guardsmen and mascot Seamus, the Irish wolfhound, at the regiment's annual parade at Wellington Barracks.

From BBC

On Saturday, a line of dancers, musicians, DeLorean cars, Irish wolfhounds and other participants will follow that green stripe during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade through downtown.

From Seattle Times

Also present for the festivities: two very special guests — Irish wolfhounds Rosie and Ivy.

From Washington Times

On Thursday, 1,400 troops in bearskin caps and an Irish wolfhound named Seamus filed past Elizabeth’s Buckingham Palace balcony.

From Washington Post

The wolfhounds once took off after a collie that was wandering near the bear pits.

From Washington Post

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