afghan hounds

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Definition of afghan hounds in English English dictionary: plural form of Afghan hound
Afghan Hound: A sighthound bred in Afghanistan to hunt hare and gazelle
Afghan hound: Alternative spelling of Afghan Hound
Afghan hound: A large, slender hunting dog having long, thick hair, a pointed muzzle, and drooping ears. Breed of dog developed as a hunter in the hill country of Afghanistan. It was brought to Europe in the late 19th century by British soldiers returning from the Indian-Afghan border wars. It hunts by sight, and in Afghanistan it has been used to pursue leopard and gazelle. Its high, wide hipbones are well adapted to rough country. It stands 24-28 in. (61-71 cm) high and weighs 50-60 lbs (23-27 kg). It has floppy ears, a long topknot, and a long silky coat of various colours
afghan hound: tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East

afghan hounds

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af·ghan hounds

äfgän haundz

/ˈafˌgan ˈhoundz/ /ˈæfˌɡæn ˈhaʊndz/

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