Definition

Noun: A tall, slender, and graceful breed of sighthound, characterized by a very long, fine, and silky coat. It is a hunting dog originally from the mountainous regions of Afghanistan and surrounding areas in the Near East.

Usage

The term "afghan hound" is used to refer to an individual dog of this specific breed or to the breed as a whole. It is always used as a noun. * The afghan hound is known for its aristocratic appearance and aloof personality. * She takes her afghan hound to the park every afternoon. * Afghan hounds require extensive grooming due to their long coats.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the breed.
  • He is a respected afghan hound breeder.
  • We watched the afghan hound competition at the dog show.

Variants and Related Words

• Afghan: A common, shortened informal name for the breed.
  • Their afghan won first prize in its class.
• Tazi: One of the native names for the ancestral type of this breed in its region of origin.

Synonyms

• Afghan
• (No direct single-word synonyms; described as a type of sighthound or hound)

Idioms and Phrases

(This specific breed name is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Noun

1. tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat; native to the Near East