Saluki

American  

[suh-loo-kee] / səˈlu ki /

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.

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Saluki British  

/ səˈluːkɪ /

noun

1. Also called: gazehound.   gazelle hound.   Persian greyhound.  a tall breed of hound with a smooth coat and long fringes on the ears and tail

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Etymology

Origin of Saluki

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

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• Saluki vs. greyhound

Example Sentences

The Southern Illinoisan reports that the new logo is a sideways shot of a Saluki dog’s head, with flowing fur and sharp teeth.

From Washington Times • Mar. 3, 2019

The eclipse events at Saluki Stadium are expected to be attended by 14,000 people, with tickets costing $25.

From Reuters • Aug. 20, 2017

“So I’ve got the cream Saluki and the black schipperke, and I have to be the backdrop,” she said.

From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2015

That’s where he sits, sleeps, plays and dotes on Neiko, a year-old yellow lab and Saluki mix, said his mom, Tamara Leifer-Nau.

From Washington Post • Dec. 10, 2013

Kooky Saluki is a tough horse in great form, but the top two might be too good for him.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 9, 2012