wolfhound
noun
any of several large dogs used in hunting wolves.
wolfhounds
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pluralof wolfhound.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Or when the owners warned that the two Irish wolfhounds on the property tended to look in unison and bark at things that weren’t there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
No study that he’s aware of has compared changes in the breed’s longevity over time, but declines have been documented in other breeds, like Irish wolfhounds and Doberman pinschers.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2023
Among President John Tyler’s pets were a pair of “gentle giant” Irish wolfhounds.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2022
Denise Harris of Columbia, Md., has had rheumatoid arthritis for 30 years; when she’s feeling ill, she often naps with her Irish wolfhounds, Carrick and Fearghus.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 19, 2016
The Fire Swamp R.O.U.S.s were a pure rat strain, weighed usually eighty pounds, and had the speed of wolfhounds.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
