Illustration of saluki
saluki
noun
sa·lu·ki sə-ˈlü-kē 
: any of an ancient northern African and Asian breed of tall swift slender hunting dogs having long narrow heads, long silky ears, and a smooth silky coat
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Beau is a handsome 5-month-old golden saluki who is great with cats and dogs. 
Staff Report, Daily Southtown, 12 June 2018
Staff Report, Daily Southtown, 12 June 2018 Word History
Etymology
Arabic salūqī of Saluq, from Salūq Saluq, ancient city in Arabia
First Known Use
1809, in the meaning defined above
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