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wolfhound

noun wolf·hound \ˈwlf-ˌhand\

: a type of large dog that was used for hunting wolves and other large animals in the past

Full Definition of WOLFHOUND

:  any of several large dogs used especially formerly in hunting large animals (as wolves) — compare borzoi, Irish wolfhound
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First Known Use of WOLFHOUND

1786
WOLFHOUND Defined for Kids

wolfhound

noun wolf·hound \ˈwlf-ˌhand\

Definition of WOLFHOUND for Kids

:  a large dog used especially in the past for hunting large animals

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