Associations to the word «Greyhound»

Pictures for the word «Greyhound»

Wiktionary

GREYHOUND, noun. A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing.
GREYHOUND, noun. A highball cocktail of vodka and grapefruit juice.
GREYHOUND, noun. (dated) A swift steamer, especially an ocean steamer.
GREYHOUND, verb. (of fish) To leap rapidly across the surface of the water.

Dictionary definition

GREYHOUND, noun. A tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats