grayhound

gray·hound

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grey-hound]
- /ˈgreɪˌhaʊnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grey-hound]
- /ˈgreɪˌhaʊnd/

Definitions of grayhound word

noun grayhound one of a breed of tall, slender, short-haired dogs, noted for its keen sight and swiftness. 1
noun grayhound a swift ship, especially a fast ocean liner. 1
noun grayhound Alternative form of greyhound. 1

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Origin of grayhound

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English greihund, grehund, grihund, Old English grīghund < Old Norse greyhundr; compare Old Norse grey bitch; see hound1

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Parts of speech for Grayhound

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grayhound popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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