Russian wolfhound

noun

: borzoi

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To complicate things, Gladys had acquired two big dogs along the way — an Alaskan Husky and a Russian wolfhound. Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Russian wolfhound was in 1863

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“Russian wolfhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Russian%20wolfhound. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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Russian wolfhound

noun
: borzoi

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