Afghan hound

/ˌæfˈgæn haʊnd/
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Definitions of Afghan hound
  1. noun
    tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East
    synonyms: Afghan
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    type of:
    hound, hound dog
    any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
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