Saluki

[ suh-loo-kee ]

noun

1. (sometimes lowercase) one of a breed of black and tan, white, gold, or tricolor dogs resembling the greyhound and having fringes of long hair on the ears, legs, and thighs, raised originally in Egypt and southwestern Asia.

Saluki

/ səˈluːkɪ /

noun

1. a tall breed of hound with a smooth coat and long fringes on the ears and tail Also calledgazehoundgazelle houndPersian greyhound

Word History and Origins

Origin of Saluki¹

1800–10; < Arabic salūqī literally, of Salūq city in Arabia

Word History and Origins

Origin of Saluki¹

C19: from Arabic salūqīy of Saluq, name of an ancient Arabian city

Example Sentences

From her vantage point at the university’s Saluki Stadium, the spectacle disappeared right as the final bit of the sun was extinguished by the moon.

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Israel responded with airstrikes and artillery shelling of Lebanese border areas, with Lebanese state media reporting four civilians were killed in the Saluki Valley area.

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The Salukis extended their winning streak to seven games.

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The Salukis picked up their sixth straight win.

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Baker passed for 320 yards for Southern Illinois, but his third interception ended the Salukis hopes.

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