Greyhound
Pronunciation : Grey"hound`
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. graihund, greihound, greahund, grihond, Icel. greyhundr; grey greyhound + hundr dog; cf. AS. grghund. The origin of the first syllable is unknown.]
Definition : Defn: A slender, graceful breed of dogs, remarkable for keen sight and swiftness. It is one of the oldest varieties known, and is figured on the Egyptian monuments. [Written also grayhound.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913