wolfhound

/ˈwʊlfhaʊnd/
noun
  1. A large breed of dog originally bred to hunt wolves, such as the Irish Wolfhound or the Russian Wolfhound (Borzoi).
    • The Irish Wolfhound is one of the tallest dog breeds in the world.
    • She adopted a wolfhound from the rescue shelter and named him Finn.
    • Wolfhounds are known for their gentle nature despite their large size.
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