GREYHOUND

greyhound

(noun) a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Noun

Greyhound (plural Greyhounds)

A bus run by Greyhound Lines.

Etymology

Noun

greyhound (plural greyhounds)

A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing.

A highball cocktail of vodka and grapefruit juice.

(dated) A swift steamer, especially an ocean steamer.

Synonyms

• (highball cocktail): salty dog

Verb

greyhound (third-person singular simple present greyhounds, present participle greyhounding, simple past and past participle greyhounded)

(of fish) To leap rapidly across the surface of the water.

Source: Wiktionary

Grey"hound`, n. Etym: [OE. graihund, greihound, greahund, grihond, Icel. greyhundr; grey greyhound + hundr dog; cf. AS. grghund. The origin of the first syllable is unknown.]

Definition: A slender, graceful breed of dogs, remarkable for keen sight and swiftness. It is one of the oldest varieties known, and is figured on the Egyptian monuments. [Written also grayhound.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition