English dictionary
wolfhound
/'w/U/lf,h/AU/nd/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the largest breed of dogs; formerly used to hunt wolves
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Originally, a large hound used in hunting wolves; now, any one of certain breeds of large dogs, some of which are nearly identical with the great Danes.
Source: webster1913