Definitions
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- noun An ancient
sighthound breed ofdog with a silky coat originating in theMiddle East , once sacred to theEgyptians
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- noun old breed of tall swift keen-eyed hunting dogs resembling greyhounds; from Egypt and southwestern Asia
Etymologies
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Examples
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Amtrak 390 "Saluki" around 2: 30 PM (late due to delays). 24 trains: Taken July 17th 2009 3: 00
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Most shots were taken after arriving in Chicago Union Station on the Amtrak 390 "Saluki" around 2: 30 PM
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Amtrak 390 "Saluki" around 2: 30 PM (late due to delays). 24 trains: Taken July 17th 2009 3: 00
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Forget about the Saluki - a long shot at 350 to 1.
Brigadier general from Vienna heads to N.Y. on a canine mission Petula Dvorak 2011
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Saluki: Another fast hound that looks way too precious to be a ferocious hunting dog.
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A beautiful woman and her Saluki, both clad in tight red sweaters and bows, paraded up and down in front of the panting "clientele"
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Regaining that old Saluki determination and discipline is the issue.
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Forget about the Saluki - a long shot at 350 to 1.
Brigadier general from Vienna heads to N.Y. on a canine mission Petula Dvorak 2011
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If you're like most sports fans, you don't know a "Saluki" (Southern Illinois) from a "Racer" (Murray State).
Smart Plays for Your NCAA Pool Matthew Futterman 2011
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Regaining that old Saluki determination and discipline is the issue.
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