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单词 Pharaoh hound
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Definition of Pharaoh hound in English:

Pharaoh hound

noun

  • A hunting dog of a short-coated tan-coloured breed with large, pointed ears.

    法老猎犬

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Pharaoh Hounds are thought to be a very old breed of dog, with minimal changes over the years. They are similar in appearance to the dogs associated with drawings on ancient Egyptian structures.
    • A Pharaoh Hound is excellent as a watchdog. They are very inquisitive and inspect the area where they walk every day in minute detail.

Origin

1960s: so named because the breed is said to have been first introduced to Gozo and Malta by Phoenician sailors.

Definition of Pharaoh hound in US English:

Pharaoh hound

noun

  • A hunting dog of a short-coated tan-colored breed with large, pointed ears.

    法老猎犬

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A Pharaoh Hound is excellent as a watchdog. They are very inquisitive and inspect the area where they walk every day in minute detail.
    • Pharaoh Hounds are thought to be a very old breed of dog, with minimal changes over the years. They are similar in appearance to the dogs associated with drawings on ancient Egyptian structures.

Origin

1960s: so named because the breed is said to have been first introduced to Gozo and Malta by Phoenician sailors.
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