Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. An ancient sighthound breed of dog with a silky coat originating in the Middle East, once sacred to the Egyptians
WordNet 3.0
- n. old breed of tall swift keen-eyed hunting dogs resembling greyhounds; from Egypt and southwestern Asia
Etymologies
- Likely derived from Ancient Greek Σελεύκεια (Seleukeia), the name of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire. (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Most shots were taken after arriving in Chicago Union Station on the Amtrak 390 "Saluki" around 2: 30 PM”
“Amtrak 390 "Saluki" around 2: 30 PM (late due to delays). 24 trains: Taken July 17th 2009 3: 00”
“A beautiful woman and her Saluki, both clad in tight red sweaters and bows, paraded up and down in front of the panting "clientele”
“Regaining that old Saluki determination and discipline is the issue.”
“If you're like most sports fans, you don't know a "Saluki" (Southern Illinois) from a "Racer" (Murray State).”
“Saluki: Another fast hound that looks way too precious to be a ferocious hunting dog.”
“Forget about the Saluki - a long shot at 350 to 1.”
The Washington Post: Brigadier general from Vienna heads to N.Y. on a canine mission
“At the other end of the spectrum, his longest shots are the little and large pair of the Saluki — a tall, skinny dog built somewhat like a greyhound — and the low waddling Basset Hound.”
The Wall Street Journal: Care to Wager on the Dogs? Vegas Sets the Odds
“Along the way, Mr. Modesitt has weathered eight children, a fondness for three-piece suits [which has deteriorated into a love of vests], a brown Labrador, a white cockapoo, an energetic Shih-tzu, two scheming dachshunds, a capricious spaniel, a crazy Saluki-Aussie, and various assorted pet rodents.”
MIND MELD: Does The Used Book Market Help or Hurt the Publishing Industry?
“She is/was a Saluki and her ear fur had/does hang around her face like a golden mane.”
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Quenelles of Random Palavery
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