borzoi

[ bawr-zoi ]

noun

, plural bor·zois.

1. any of a breed of tall, slender dogs having long, silky hair, raised originally in Russia for hunting wolves.

borzoi

/ ˈbɔːzɔɪ /

noun

1. a tall graceful fast-moving breed of dog with a long silky coat, originally used in Russia for hunting wolves Also calledRussian wolfhound

Word History and Origins

Origin of borzoi¹

1885–90; < Russian borzóǐ originally, swift, fast; cognate with Czech brzý, Serbo-Croatian br̂z swift, Polish bardzo very

Word History and Origins

Origin of borzoi¹

C19: from Russian borzoi , literally: swift; related to Old Slavonic brǔzǔ swift

Example Sentences

So a borzoi’s handler, for instance, needs to show the dog can “move like they can catch a wolf,” said handler Ron Williams of Wantage, New Jersey.

From Seattle Times

She has handled standard poodles, borzois and other breeds in the past, and now owns six Azawakhs.

From Seattle Times

Hanging With the Hendersons Veterinarian Tony Henderson is asked to handle a rare procedure on a young borzoi hound in this new episode.

From Los Angeles Times

Fanciers will find images and information on canines from bulldogs to borzois to Bedlington terriers.

From Washington Times

Fanciers will find images and information on canines from bulldogs to borzois to Bedlington terriers.

From Seattle Times