Irish wolfhound

noun

: any of a breed of very tall heavily built hounds having a rough wiry coat

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The troops in scarlet tunics and bearskin hats were led onto the parade ground by their mascot, an Irish wolfhound named Seamus. Jill Lawless The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 16 June 2024 In addition to issuing the shamrocks, dog lover Kate would usually greet Irish wolfhound Turlough Mor, who is known as Seamus. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024 That includes dogs like mastiffs and Great Danes with a 6-10-year lifespan, as well as Irish wolfhounds that have a lifespan of about 6-8 years. Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023 The auction lots represent a diverse range of breeds, from dalmatians to dachshunds to Irish wolfhounds. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2023 Large or giant breed dogs – think Great Danes, Irish wolfhounds, Saint Bernards – usually only live between seven and 10 years. USA TODAY, 15 June 2023 Also getting a sprig of the Irish bloom was the regimental mascot, Irish wolfhound Turlough Mor, who is known as Seamus. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2023 On Thursday, 1,400 troops in bearskin caps and an Irish wolfhound named Seamus filed past Elizabeth’s Buckingham Palace balcony. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022 As is tradition, Kate bestowed the Guards' huge Irish wolfhound mascot, Seamus, with a sprig on his collar. Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Irish wolfhound was in 1835

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“Irish wolfhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irish%20wolfhound. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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Irish wolfhound

noun
: any of a breed of very tall heavily built hounds having a rough stiff somewhat short coat

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