WOLFHOUND

wolfhound

(noun) the largest breed of dogs; formerly used to hunt wolves

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

wolfhound (plural wolfhounds)

A dog of various breeds originally developed to hunt wolves.

Source: Wiktionary


Wolf"hound`, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Originally, a large hound used in hunting wolves; now, any one of certain breeds of large dogs, some of which are nearly identical with the great Danes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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