Saluki
(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.
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Origin of Saluki
1- Also called gazelle hound.
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British Dictionary definitions for Saluki
/ (səˈluːkɪ) /
a tall breed of hound with a smooth coat and long fringes on the ears and tail: Also called: gazehound, gazelle hound, Persian greyhound
Origin of Saluki
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