Saluki
See also: saluki
English
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Saluki
Etymology
Likely derived from Ancient Greek Σελεύκεια (Seleúkeia), the name of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /səˈɫuki/
Noun
Saluki (plural Salukis)
- An ancient sighthound breed of dog with a silky coat originating in the Middle East, once sacred to the Egyptians
Synonyms
- Gazelle Hound
- Persian Greyhound
- Royal Dog of Egypt
Translations
Saluki breed of dog
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