wolfhound

ˈwʊlfˌhaʊnd

Definition

Definition of wolfhound - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

animal

Rare

large breed of dog used for hunting wolves

Rare

The majestic wolfhound stood alert in the frosty field..
The wolfhound barked at the intruder.
A wolfhound is known for its strength and loyalty.

hunting dog

Irish wolfhound

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large breed of dog used for hunting wolves

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Irish wolfhound

largest sighthound bred in Ireland to hunt wolves

The Irish wolfhound is known for its impressive height.

Origin of wolfhound

English, wolf (wild canine) + hound (hunting dog)

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French:lévrier, ...
German:Wolfshund, ...
Italian:levriero irlandese, ...
Spanish:perro lobo, ...
Portuguese:cão lobo, ...
Chinese:猎狼犬, ...
Japanese:ウルフハウンド, ...
Arabic:كلب صيد الذئاب, ...
Russian:волкодав, ...
Ukrainian:вовкодав, ...
Hindi:वुल्फहाउंड, ...
Bengali:নেকড়ে শিকারি কুকুর, ...
Catalan:gos llop, ...
Czech:vlkodav, ...
Danish:ulvehund, ...
Dutch:wolfshond, ...
Greek:λυκόσκυλο, ...
Hungarian:farkaskutya, ...
Khmer:ឆ្កែប្រមាញ់ចចក, ...
Korean:늑대사냥개, ...
Persian:سگ گرگی, ...
Polish:wilczarz, ...
Portuguese (BR):cão de caça, ...
Romanian:ogarul irlandez, ...
Swedish:vargstövare, ...
Thai:สุนัขล่าหมาป่า, ...
Turkish:kurt tazısı, ...
Vietnamese:chó săn sói, ...

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