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greyhound
noun
grey·hound
ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd 
: any of a breed of tall slender graceful smooth-coated dogs characterized by swiftness and keen sight and used for coursing game and racing
also
: any of several related dogs compare Italian greyhound
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Instead, the creature that some describe as a cross between a greyhound and a crocodile was just biding its time on tropical islands.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Penelope, an Italian greyhound, was captured jumping for joy when her owner walked through the front door after time away.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
My bull x greyhound would just follow the sun around the room all day.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Breeds like border collies, Siberian huskies, or Jack Russell terriers may need more exercise compared to pugs, Chihuahuas, or greyhounds,
But even dogs within the same breed may have individual preferences.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Penelope, an Italian greyhound, was captured jumping for joy when her owner walked through the front door after time away.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
My bull x greyhound would just follow the sun around the room all day.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Breeds like border collies, Siberian huskies, or Jack Russell terriers may need more exercise compared to pugs, Chihuahuas, or greyhounds,
But even dogs within the same breed may have individual preferences.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Greyhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greyhound. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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greyhound
noun
grey·hound
ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd
: any of a breed of tall slender swift dogs with a smooth coat and narrow head
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