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sloughi.

An ancient breed of domesticated dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An ancient breed of domesticated dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French sloughi, from dialectal Arabic سْلُوڭِي (slūgī, “greyhound”), from Arabic سَلُوقِيّ (salūqiyy, “greyhound”). Doublet of Saluki.

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