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Saluki

[ suh-loo-kee ]

noun

  1. (sometimes lowercase) one of a breed of black and tan, white, gold, or tricolor dogs resembling the greyhound and having fringes of long hair on the ears, legs, and thighs, raised originally in Egypt and southwestern Asia.


Saluki

/ ²õəˈ±ô³ÜË°ìɪ /

noun

  1. a tall breed of hound with a smooth coat and long fringes on the ears and tail Also calledgazehoundgazelle houndPersian greyhound
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of Saluki1

1800–10; < Arabic ²õ²¹±ôÅ«±çÄ« literally, of ³§²¹±ôÅ«±ç city in Arabia
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of Saluki1

C19: from Arabic ²õ²¹±ôÅ«±çÄ«y of Saluq, name of an ancient Arabian city
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From her vantage point at the university’s Saluki Stadium, the spectacle disappeared right as the final bit of the sun was extinguished by the moon.

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Israel responded with airstrikes and artillery shelling of Lebanese border areas, with Lebanese state media reporting four civilians were killed in the Saluki Valley area.

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The Salukis extended their winning streak to seven games.

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The Salukis picked up their sixth straight win.

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Baker passed for 320 yards for Southern Illinois, but his third interception ended the Salukis hopes.

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