Irish wolfhound

noun

: any of a breed of very tall heavily built hounds having a rough wiry coat

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Recent Examples on the Web That includes dogs like mastiffs and Great Danes with a 6-10-year lifespan, as well as Irish wolfhounds that have a lifespan of about 6-8 years. Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023 The auction lots represent a diverse range of breeds, from dalmatians to dachshunds to Irish wolfhounds. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2023 Large or giant breed dogs – think Great Danes, Irish wolfhounds, Saint Bernards – usually only live between seven and 10 years. USA TODAY, 15 June 2023 Also getting a sprig of the Irish bloom was the regimental mascot, Irish wolfhound Turlough Mor, who is known as Seamus. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2023 On Thursday, 1,400 troops in bearskin caps and an Irish wolfhound named Seamus filed past Elizabeth’s Buckingham Palace balcony. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022 As is tradition, Kate bestowed the Guards' huge Irish wolfhound mascot, Seamus, with a sprig on his collar. Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2022 William, 39, in the uniform of his honorary position of Colonel of the Irish Guards, saluted the regimental mascot Irish wolfhound Turlough Mor (also known as Seamus!). Simon Perry, PEOPLE.com, 17 Mar. 2022 The couple left their three-day wedding celebration in Mexico a day early, after receiving word that their 12-year-old Irish wolfhound, Jerry, who was suffering from cancer, was taken to an emergency room. New York Times, 3 Dec. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Irish wolfhound was in 1835

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“Irish wolfhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irish%20wolfhound. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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Irish wolfhound

noun
: any of a breed of very tall heavily built hounds having a rough stiff somewhat short coat

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