wolfhound
pronunciation
How to pronounce wolfhound in British English:
UK [ˈwʊlfhaʊnd]
How to pronounce wolfhound in American English:
US [ˈwʊlfˌhaʊnd]
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- Noun:
- the largest breed of dogs; formerly used to hunt wolves
Word Origin
- wolfhound (n.)
- also wolf-hound, 1799, from wolf (n.) + hound (n.).
Example
- 1. The tallest dogs are great danes and the irish wolfhound .
- 2. The irish wolfhound is known as the king of dogs .
- 3. Mischief brand irish wolfhound biscuit tin cookies .
- 4. We 're both irish , your wolfhound and me .
- 5. He likes the fierce animals so the crocodile takes the place of wolfhound .