transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English grehound, from Old English grīghund, from grīg- (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