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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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