gazelle hound
- noun
- /ɡəˈzɛl haʊnd/
- Archaic
:
saluki
- The gazelle hound is known for its incredible speed and graceful appearance.
Examples
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Many believe the gazelle hound to be an ancestor of the modern saluki.
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She owns a gazelle hound that loves to run.
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In ancient times, royalty in Egypt prized the gazelle hound for hunting game across the desert.
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The gazelle hound is known for its incredible speed.
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In ancient times, royalty in Egypt prized the gazelle hound for hunting game across the desert.
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The gazelle hound is recognized for its swift movements and keen eyesight, ideal for chasing gazelles.
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Many believe the gazelle hound to be an ancestor of the modern saluki, noted for its hunting abilities.
Synonyms
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1.5
A dog used for hunting with long drooping ears and a strong nose
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2.3
A dog trained to find and catch animals or birds
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2.7
A dog used for hunting with long ears and a very good nose
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8.2
A tall, slim hunting dog with a smooth coat that runs very fast
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Morphology
The compound follows a clear modifier+head pattern: 'gazelle' specifies the prey/association and 'hound' names the type of dog, so the meaning 'a hound used for hunting or associated with gazelles' is directly derivable from the parts. This is a transparent, compositional noun compound and the same logic occurs in many languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand it.
Etymology
Gazelle hound comes from a clear picture: a tall, fast hound bred to chase gazelles across the open desert. These dogs were valued in ancient Egypt and Asia for their speed and good sight, so the name means 'a swift hunting dog'.