Saluki
Meaning
Noun
- An ancient sighthound breed of dog with a silky coat originating in the Middle East, once sacred to the Egyptians
Related
Similar words
- Gazelle Hound
- Persian Greyhound
- Royal Dog of Egypt
Origin
- Likely derived from Ancient Greek Σελεύκεια, the name of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire.
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