n.
Pronunciation: ' gr ā - ˌ hau ̇ nd
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English grehound, from Old English gr ī ghund, from gr ī g- (akin to Old Norse grey bitch) + hund hound
Date: before 12th century
: 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
greyhound