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greyhound

or ²µ°ù²¹²â·³ó´Ç³Ü²Ô»å

[ grey-hound ]

noun

  1. one of a breed of tall, slender, short-haired dogs, noted for its keen sight and swiftness.
  2. a swift ship, especially a fast ocean liner.


greyhound

/ ˈɡ°ù±ðɪˌ³ó²¹ÊŠ²Ô»å /

noun

  1. a tall slender fast-moving dog of an ancient breed originally used for coursing
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of greyhound1

before 1000; Middle English greihund, grehund, grihund, Old English ²µ°ùÄ«²µ³ó³Ü²Ô»å < Old Norse greyhundr; compare Old Norse grey bitch; hound 1
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Government politicians needed the help of one opposition MS - Dodds was won over after ministers promised a ban on greyhound racing and £1 bus fares for under-21s.

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A man who adopted a greyhound that lost a leg while racing believes the "cradle to grave" attitude towards the breed must change.

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It means the Welsh government's £26bn spending plans for the NHS, education and other public services will pass in the Senedd next month, and includes a ban on greyhound racing and cash for local councils.

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But it was a surprise that a ban on greyhound racing - announced by the Welsh government earlier this week - could be part of the deal.

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But the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, which regulates the sport, said the announcement had "nothing to do with greyhound welfare and everything to do with pressure from the extreme animal rights movement".

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