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单词 whippet
释义

whippet

/ˈwɪpɪt /
noun
A dog of a small, slender breed originally produced as a cross between the greyhound and the terrier or spaniel, bred for racing.In addition to salukis, eligible breeds are whippets, greyhounds, Afghan hounds, borzois, Ibizan hounds, pharaoh hounds, Irish wolfhounds, and Scottish deerhounds....
  • There will be three rings at the dog show for greyhounds, lurchers, whippets and any other breeds.
  • ‘I've always loved greyhounds and whippets,’ says Myles, glancing over at his pet's naturally doleful expression.

Origin

Early 17th century: partly from obsolete whippet 'move briskly'.

Rhymes

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