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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BORZOI

From Russian borzoi, literally: swift; related to Old Slavonic brǔzǔ swift.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BORZOI

borzoi  [ˈbɔːzɔɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BORZOI

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preposition
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Borzoi is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BORZOI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Borzoi

The borzoi, also called the Russian wolfhound, is a breed of domestic dog. Descended from dogs brought to Russia from central Asian countries, it is similar in shape to a greyhound, and is also a member of the sighthound family. The system by which Russians over the ages named their sighthounds was a series of descriptive terms, not actual names. "Borzói" is the masculine singular form of an archaic Russian adjective that means "fast". "Borzáya sobáka" is the basic term used by Russians, though "sobáka" is usually dropped. The name "Psovaya" derived from the word Psovina, which means "wavy, silky coat", just as "Hortaya" means shorthaired. In Russia today the breed we know as the borzoi is officially known as "Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya". Other Russian sighthound breeds are "Stepnaya Borzaya", called "Stepnoi"; and "Krimskaya Borzaya", called "Krimskoi". The standard plural, "borzois", is given in most dictionaries and must therefore be considered correct. The Borzoi Club of America and the Borzoi Club UK both prefer "borzoi" as the form for both singular and plural forms.

Definition of borzoi in the English dictionary

The definition of borzoi in the dictionary is a tall graceful fast-moving breed of dog with a long silky coat, originally used in Russia for hunting wolves Also called: Russian wolfhound.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BORZOI


waterzooi
ˈvɑːtərˌzɔɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BORZOI

borrelia
Borromini
borrow
borrow pit
borrower
borrowing
borrowing rate
borrowing requirement
borrowings
Bors
borsch
borscht
borshch
borsic
borstal
borstal boy
bort
borty
bortz
bosberaad

WORDS THAT END LIKE BORZOI

boi
Charleroi
envoi
Hanoi
hoi polloi
je ne sais quoi
kikoi
koi
Korchnoi
mauvaise foi
mooi
naoi
nomoi
octroi
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pak choi
poi
renvoi
toitoi
topoi

Synonyms and antonyms of borzoi in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «borzoi» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BORZOI

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The translations of borzoi from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «borzoi» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拉布拉多猎犬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

borzoi
570 millions of speakers

English

borzoi
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Borzoi
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بورزوي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

борзая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

borzoi
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

borzoi
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lévrier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Borzoi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Barsoi
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ボルゾイ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

보르조이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Borzoi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chó săn ở nga
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போர்சோய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोरझोई
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

borzoi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

borzoi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

borzoj
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хорт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Borzoi
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Borzoi
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Borzoi
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

borzoi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Borzoi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of borzoi

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BORZOI»

The term «borzoi» is regularly used and occupies the 85.370 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BORZOI» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about borzoi

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BORZOI»

Discover the use of borzoi in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to borzoi and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Borzoi
The Borzoi in the show ring is the picture of perfection, with his long silky coat, dramatic expression and classic headpiece.
Desiree Scott, 2006
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F: Poems
F stands both for Franz, the poet-speaker who represents all of us on our baffling lifelong journeys, and for the alphabet, the utility and sometimes brutality of our symbols. (It may be, he jokes grimly, his “grade in life.”) From ...
Franz Wright, 2013
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Observations on Borzoi, Called in America Russian Wolfhounds
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
BiblioBazaar, Joseph B Thomas, 2010
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Borzoi - the Russian Wolfhound. Its Hist
- Questionnaires. - List of Russian Wolfhound Champions. Etc. This is a fascinating read for any Russian Wolfhound / Borzoi enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today.
Nellie L. Martin, 2005
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Borzoi Dog and Puppy Care Understanding Book
The Characteristics of a Borzoi Dog 7 2. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 11 3. How to Select Treats to Train Your Dog With13 4. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Borzoi Puppy 15 5. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Borzoi?
Vince Stead, 2013
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The Sense of an Ending
Tony Webster and his clique first met Adrian Finn at school.
Julian Barnes, 2011
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The Borzoi as I Know It - With Hints for All Those Who Are ...
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Arthur Craven, 2010
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The Borzoi - A Complete Anthology of the Dog -
These books are treasure troves of information about the breed - The physical points, temperaments, and special abilities are given; celebrated dogs are discussed and pictured; and the history of the breed and pedigrees of famous champions ...
Various, 2010
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The Borzoi Handbook for Writers
The handbook is accompanied by a free Practice book that provides exercises based in real discourse units.
Frederick Crews, Sandra Schor, Michael Hennessy, 1992
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Observations on Borzoi - Called in America
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Joseph Brown Thomas, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BORZOI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term borzoi is used in the context of the following news items.
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Letters: 'Festival of Insignificance'
The writer's biography of Blanche Knopf, “The Lady With the Borzoi,” will be published next spring. ⬥. Glass and the Hardart. To the Editor:. «New York Times, Jun 15»
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Art Show brings FestivALL to a festive close
Their dogs, Simone and Breezy, are Borzoi, also known as Russian Wolfhounds, and brought a lot of questions from curious onlookers. «Charleston Daily Mail, Jun 15»
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Friday music picks: Manikin, Avett Brothers
... programmed beats, to keep the city's noisy punk and grimy garage rock scenes alive and well. Manikin, Xetas, Borzoi and Brick Top perform. «austin360, Jun 15»
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Spotlighting AKC Clubs: The Tortoise and Hare Lure Coursers
In addition to the usual roster of elegant Afghans, soulful Scottish Deerhounds, graceful Greyhounds, and sleek Salukis (and Basenji, Borzoi, ... «American Kennel Club, Jun 15»
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Quaint love story that's a ditzy delight: A Damsel In Distress is an old …
... Caroline Byng: not so much a battle-axe as a trussed-up battle bus, with one hand on an elephant gun and the other on her beloved Borzoi. «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
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Healthline: Acupuncture for pets
Dr. Ronald Koh performs acupuncture on a Borzoi at LSU's School of ... Dee Jones said as her 15-month-old Borzoi leaned up to lick her face. «WAFB.com, May 15»
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The Great Borzoi Controversy
Through the 1920s and early '30s, a debate raged among Russian Wolfhound fanciers: Keep the breed name, or change it to "Borzoi"? «American Kennel Club, Apr 15»
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Sawmill Creek Resort popular with dog organizations
For example, the Borzoi Club of America, devoted to Borzoi (also known as "Russian wolfhounds"), will be holding the group's National ... «Sandusky Register, Apr 15»
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Crufts 2015: The truth about hairspray and the dirty foreign tricks
Nor was there any consternation two years later when Tsar Alexander III of Russia sent 18 of his Borzoi wolfhounds to compete. But that was ... «The Independent, Feb 15»
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Westminster's Rule No. 1: Don't Outshine the Dog
It is unlikely, for example, that Jennifer Lopez would have to wear her Elie Saab at the Oscars while doing a 50-yard dash with a borzoi. “People ... «New York Times, Feb 15»

REFERENCE
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