Phrase guide

Silken Windhound

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A sighthound bred in the United States.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

"Silken" refers to the quality of the dog's fur, and "windhound" represents its speed and agility.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 絲綢獵犬 /丝绸猎犬 — American hound breed
  • Japanese: シルケン・ウィンドハウンド (Shiruken Windohaundo) — American hound breed
  • Japanese: シルケン・ハウンド (Shiruken Haundo) — American hound breed
  • Korean: 실켄 윈드하운드 — American hound breed
  • Malay: Windhound sutera — American hound breed
  • Ukrainian: Шовковистий хорт (Šovkovystyj xort) — American hound breed
  • Ukrainian: Шовковистий віндхаунд (Šovkovystyj vindxaund) — American hound breed