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Meaning of WOLFHOUND

Pronunciation:  'wûlf`hawnd

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  the largest breed of dogs; formerly used to hunt wolves
 
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 See Also: borzoi, hound, hound dog, Irish wolfhound, Russian wolfhound

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Wolf"hound`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
Originally, a large hound used in hunting wolves; now, any
one of certain breeds of large dogs, some of which are nearly
identical with the great Danes.
 

 

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