Gazelle Hound (Noun)
Meaning
Old breed of tall swift keen-eyed hunting dogs resembling greyhounds; from Egypt and southwestern Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gazelle hound was a popular breed of dog in ancient Egypt, used for hunting small game and fowl.
- In the deserts of southwestern Asia, the gazelle hound was valued for its speed, agility, and keen eyesight.
- Despite its sleek appearance, the gazelle hound was bred for functionality, with a strong build and a short, easy-to-maintain coat.
- Some historians believe that the gazelle hound may have been an early ancestor of the modern greyhound breed.
- High-bred gazelle hounds were often given as gifts to royalty and other high-ranking officials in ancient Egyptian society.