wolfhound

[ woo lf-hound ]

/ ˈwʊlfˌhaʊnd /

noun

any of several large dogs used in hunting wolves.

Nearby words

wolffian duct, wolffian rest, wolffian ridge, wolffish, wolfgang, wolfhound, wolfish, wolfishly, wolfit, wolfman, wolfram

Compare borzoi, Irish wolfhound.

Origin of wolfhound

First recorded in 1780–90; wolf + hound¹

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Examples from the Web for wolfhound

Thus, in color and texture of coat Jan was neither all wolfhound nor all bloodhound.
Jan|A. J. Dawson
The wolfhound started forward as though to leap, then settled back.
The Radiant Shell|Paul Ernst
Jan had all the wonderfully springy elasticity of the wolfhound.
Jan|A. J. Dawson
In the cozy living room, Strong relaxed while the three cadets played with the Venusian wolfhound.
On the Trail of the Space Pirates|Carey Rockwell

"I think I understand," said Phyllis thoughtfully, as she and the wolfhound went to interview Mrs. Clancy.
The Rose Garden Husband|Margaret Widdemer

British Dictionary definitions for wolfhound

wolfhound

/ (ˈwʊlfˌhaʊnd) /

noun

the largest breed of dog, used formerly to hunt wolves

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