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PRONUNCIATION OF ELKHOUND

elkhound  [ˈɛlkˌhaʊnd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ELKHOUND

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Elkhound is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ELKHOUND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of elkhound in the English dictionary

The definition of elkhound in the dictionary is a powerful breed of dog of the spitz type with a thick grey coat and tightly curled tail Also called: Norwegian elkhound.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ELKHOUND


bloodhound
ˈblʌdˌhaʊnd
boarhound
ˈbɔːˌhaʊnd
buckhound
ˈbʌkˌhaʊnd
chowhound
ˈtʃaʊˌhaʊnd
coonhound
ˈkuːnˌhaʊnd
deerhound
ˈdɪəˌhaʊnd
draghound
ˈdræɡˌhaʊnd
foxhound
ˈfɒksˌhaʊnd
gazehound
ˈɡeɪzˌhaʊnd
gorehound
ˈɡɔːˌhaʊnd
grewhound
ˈɡruːˌhaʊnd
greyhound
ˈɡreɪˌhaʊnd
hellhound
ˈhɛlˌhaʊnd
hoarhound
ˈhɔːˌhaʊnd
horehound
ˈhɔːˌhaʊnd
rockhound
ˈrɒkˌhaʊnd
seahound
ˈsiːˌhaʊnd
sleuthhound
ˈsluːθˌhaʊnd
staghound
ˈstæɡˌhaʊnd
wolfhound
ˈwʊlfˌhaʊnd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ELKHOUND

elitism
elitist
elixir
Elizabeth
Elizabeth I
Elizabeth II
Elizabeth of Hungary
Elizabethan
Elizabethan sonnet
elk
ell
ellagic
Ellenborough
Ellesmere Island
Ellesmere Port
Ellice Islands
Ellington
ellipse
ellipses
ellipsis

WORDS THAT END LIKE ELKHOUND

Afghan hound
basset hound
black horehound
gazelle hound
hound
Ibizan hound
Irish wolfhound
Italian greyhound
Mahound
newshound
Norwegian elkhound
ocean greyhound
otter hound
Persian greyhound
Pharaoh hound
Russian wolfhound
smooth hound
to the ground
tripehound
water horehound
white horehound

Synonyms and antonyms of elkhound in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «elkhound» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ELKHOUND

Find out the translation of elkhound to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of elkhound from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «elkhound» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

elkhound
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

elkhound
570 millions of speakers

English

elkhound
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

elkhound
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

elkhound
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Elkhound
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

elkhound
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

elkhound
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

elkhound
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Elkhound
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

elkhound
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エルクハウンド
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

elkhound
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Elkhound
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Elkhound
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எல்க்ஹவுண்ட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एलखॉन्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

elkhound
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

elkhound
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

elkhound
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Elkhound
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

elkhound
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Elkhound
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Eland Hond
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

elkhound
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Elghund
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of elkhound

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ELKHOUND»

The term «elkhound» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.941 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ELKHOUND» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ELKHOUND»

Discover the use of elkhound in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to elkhound and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The new complete Norwegian elkhound
Traces the history of the breed, tells how to select, feed, and care for a Norwegian elkhound, and includes information on shows, obedience trials, and breeding
Olav Wallo, Karen Elvin, 1987
2
The Elkhound - 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
3
Norwegian Elkhound
Features grooming, nutrition and exercise guidelines.
Juliette Cunliffe, 2005
4
The Vintage Dog Scrapbook - The Elkhound
The Dog Scrapbook: The Elkhound Edition is a collection of the best writings on the charming world of dogs and dog ownership, including everything from essays and anecdotes, to poems and literary excerpts.
Various, 2011
5
The Vintage Dog Diary - The Elkhound
The book is illustrated throughout by a range of vintage photographs of the breed, drawn from our library of extremely scarce and sought-after breed books. This is the perfect gift for the canine-inclined.
Various, 2011
6
The Norwegian Elkhound
With a contribution by Pat Craige, of the famed Vin-Melca Kennels, this sterling book is a model of what a breed book should be. This is also about a breed which has consistently won the Hound Group at the famed Westminster show.
Nina P. Ross, Luana Luther, 1995
7
The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog
... docking, 170–171 Vin-Melca's Heir Apparent, Ch. (Norwegian Elkhound), 85 Vin-Melca's Howdy Rowdy, Ch. (Norwegian Elkhound), 84 Vin-Melca's Mandate, Ch. (Norwegian Elkhound), 86 Vin-Melca's Marketta, Ch. (Norwegian Elkhound),  ...
Ann Seranne, 2004
8
The Vintage Dog Birthday Book - The Elkhound
The book is illustrated throughout by a range of vintage photographs of the breed, drawn from our library of extremely scarce and sought-after breed books. The perfect gift for the canine-inclined.
Various, 2011
9
Train Your Norwegian Elkhound to Be a Very Good Dog
Learn how to train and raise your Norwegian Elkhound to be a really good dog.
Tammy Montgomery, 2012
10
The Complete Dog Book: 20th Edition
The Elkhound is well adapted to the hunting of any other four-footed game and soon becomes expert on lynx, mountain lion, and raccoon. Sir Henry Pottinger declares that he is also an excellent tracker of fox. The same authority states: “ There ...
American Kennel Club, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ELKHOUND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term elkhound is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Scripps, VRT buy Travel Channel's Breaking Borders
Elkhound has also sold a 150-hour package of programming to TV2 in Denmark, including comedy Next Summer, a TVNorge comedy that's ... «TBI Vision, Jul 15»
2
Waynesboro dog receives nationwide hero award
Her dog, Chara, a Norwegian Elkhound, is just an extension of herself and can sense when a dystonic attack is about to happen. «Staunton News Leader, Jul 15»
3
'Rescue Me' adoption transformation: Keeping the Faith
... she is, it's because she's a mix of five: Boston Terrier, German Shepherd, Dachshund, Norwegian Elkhound and Australian cattle hound. «Vancity Buzz, Jul 15»
4
Tricky dog Magik delights
Magik, a Norwegian Elkhound, was put through her paces by owner/handler Marilyn Slaton. Using a variety of props, Magik retrieved a letter ... «Cedar County Republican, Jun 15»
5
Dogs follow their noses in search of rats in Redmond
The winner of a national barn hunt competition last September in Missouri was a Norwegian elkhound that happens to be from Gresham. «Bend Bulletin, Jun 15»
6
Jerrie Mae (Hurlbert) Schweizer
She had one of the top Norwegian Elkhound blood lines in the country and sold them around the world. She was well known in the Norwegian ... «The Missoulian, Jun 15»
7
Ruby Gets Bit By A Squirrel ~ Southern Boyz Outdoors Video
... Jack Russell Terrier, Fox Terrier, German Jagdterrier, Airedale Terrier, Treeing Farm Shepherd, Norwegian Elkhound, Finnish Spitz, Walker ... «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Jun 15»
8
A brush with demise in the bog ordeal
What I really feared was leaving Cocoa Bear out there. Like a typical hunting dog - she is a Norwegian elkhound - she would never give up. «Philly.com, Jun 15»
9
Pet of the Week: Amy
This medium-size dog — she looks like an elkhound/collie mix — is cheerful, affectionate and social. She gets along with everyone she meets, ... «WTOP, May 15»
10
How the Korean War Almost Went Nuclear
... most of them involving science, and, because he is a licensed pilot, aviation. He lives with his British wife and Norwegian elkhound in Alexandria, Virginia. «Air & Space Magazine, May 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Elkhound [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/elkhound>. May 2024 ».
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