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- [suh-loo-kee]
- /səˈlu ki/
- /salˈuːki/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-loo-kee]
- /səˈlu ki/
Definitions of saluki word
- noun saluki (sometimes lowercase) one of a breed of black and tan, white, gold, or tricolor dogs resembling the greyhound and having fringes of long hair on the ears, legs, and thighs, raised originally in Egypt and southwestern Asia. 1
- noun saluki a tall breed of hound with a smooth coat and long fringes on the ears and tail 0
- noun saluki any of a breed of tall, slender dog, prob. of ancient Egyptian origin, resembling the greyhound, with a silky coat feathered on the legs and tail and long, hanging ears 0
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Origin of saluki
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; < Arabic salūqī literally, of Salūq city in Arabia
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Parts of speech for Saluki
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saluki popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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