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borzoi

/ˈbɔɹ.zɔɪ/

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What does borzoi mean?

noun

  1. A dog of a particular breed, similar in shape to a greyhound but with longer silkier hair.

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/ˈbɔɹ.zɔɪ/

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In his native country the Borzoi is employed, as his English name implies, in hunting the wolf and also smaller game, including foxes and hares.
Robert LeightonDogs and All about ThemProject Gutenberg ebook #10991
A long, yellowish young borzoi, one Nicholas did not know, from another leash, rushed impetuously at the wolf from in front and almost knocked her over.
Leo, graf TolstoyWar and PeaceTranslated by Aylmer Maude; Louise MaudeProject Gutenberg ebook #2600