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wolfhound
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wolf·hound  (wlfhound)
n.
Any of various large dogs, such as the Irish wolfhound or the borzoi, trained to hunt wolves or other large game.

wolfhound [ˈwʊlfˌhaʊnd]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) the largest breed of dog, used formerly to hunt wolves
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.wolfhound - the largest breed of dogswolfhound - the largest breed of dogs; formerly used to hunt wolves
hound, hound dog - any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
borzoi, Russian wolfhound - tall fast-moving dog breed
Irish wolfhound - large breed of hound with a rough thick coat
Translations
wolfhound [ˈwʊlfhaʊnd] N (also Irish wolfhound) → lebrel m irlandés
wolfhound [ˈwʊlfhaʊnd] nlévrier m irlandais
wolf-whistle wolf whistle [ˈwʊlfhwɪsəl]
vipousser un sifflement admiratif
to wolf-whistle at sb → siffler qn
They wolf-whistled at me → Ils m'ont sifflée.
wolfhound [ˈwʊlfˌhaʊnd] ncane m lupo


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