WHIPPET


Meaning of WHIPPET in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' hwi-p ə t, ' wi-

Function: noun

Etymology: probably from 1 whip

Date: 1610

: any of a breed of small swift slender dogs used for coursing small game and racing

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