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Pharaoh hound is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PHARAOH HOUND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Pharaoh Hound

The Pharaoh Hound is a breed of dog and the national hound of the Mediterranean nation of Malta. Its native name is Kalb tal-Fenek in Maltese, which means "Rabbit dog". The dog is traditionally used by some Maltese men for hunting. Based on DNA analysis, the breed has no link with Ancient Egypt. However, a popular myth holds that the breed is descended from the Tesem, one of the ancient Egyptian hunting dogs. Some believe the there are similarities between the breed and images of dogs found on the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs. This myth proposes that the Pharaoh Hound was brought by the Phoenicians to Malta, where it has existed for over 2,000 years. The breed has variously been classified as a member of the sighthound group.

Definition of Pharaoh hound in the English dictionary

The definition of Pharaoh hound in the dictionary is a medium-sized powerful swift-moving short-haired breed of hound having a glossy tan coat, sometimes with white markings.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHARAOH HOUND

Pharaoh
Pharaoh ant
Pharaoh´s ant
pharaonic
phare
Pharisaic
pharisaical
pharisaically
pharisaicalness
Pharisaism
Pharisee

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHARAOH HOUND

Afghan hound
basset hound
bloodhound
chowhound
coonhound
deerhound
elkhound
foxhound
greyhound
hellhound
horehound
hound
Ibizan hound
Irish wolfhound
Italian greyhound
Norwegian elkhound
rockhound
Russian wolfhound
smooth hound
to the ground
wolfhound

Synonyms and antonyms of Pharaoh hound in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Pharaoh hound» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

法老王猎犬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

perro del Pharaoh
570 millions of speakers

English

Pharaoh hound
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फिरौन शिकारी कुत्ता
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

كلب فرعون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Плотгунд
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cão do faraó
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফেরাউন হুন্ড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chien Pharaon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hound Firaun
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pharaoh Hound
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ファラオハウンド
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

파라오 하운드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sang Prabu Pringon ngantyani
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

pharaoh hound
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாரோ ஹவுண்ட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फारो शिकारी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Firavun tazı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

segugio Faraone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pies faraona
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Плотгунд
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

câine Faraon
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Φαραώ κυνηγόσκυλο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Farao hond
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Pharaohhund
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Faraohund
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHARAOH HOUND»

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Pharaoh Hound
In addition to an authoritative text, written with both the pet owner and breed fancier in mind, this book presents over 135 color photographs that prove to be as attractive as they are informative.
Juliette Cunliffe, 2004
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Pharaoh Hounds
This book, illustrated with over 175 full-color photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about selecting and caring for a Pharaoh Hound.
Sue M. Sefscik, 1997
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The Nature of Dogs
PHARAOH HOUND THE PHARAOH HOUNDS' STRIKING RESEMBLANCE to the royal dogs depicted in ancient Egyptian art leads many people to believe that they originated in Egypt. However, recent research indicates the Pharaoh Hound  ...
‎2007
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Dogs in Australian Art
Abuwtiyuw clearly deserved his designation as a 'Pharaoh Hound', but it seems that most of our modern ones do not. The modern Pharaoh Hound is Maltese, not egyptian. Bred for hunting, it is known as Kelb-tal-Fenek or Rabbit Dog, and it is ...
Steven Miller, 2012
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Dogs All-in-One For Dummies
History/Evolution: With origins that can be traced back to Egypt circa 3000 BC, the Pharaoh Hound is truly an ancient breed. The Pharaoh of today bears a close resemblance to its Egyptian ancestors: noble, graceful, powerful, and fast.
Consumer Dummies, 2010
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Positive Perspectives 2: Know Your Dog, Train Your Dog
... with a hard stare, I'd be concerned—and likely so would the other dog! Analysis. of. Photo. #2. Dog #1—Pharaoh Hound on the left: Ears are back slightly, can't see the eyes, mouth is open slightly with lips forward and teeth bared, tail ...
Pat Miller, 2008
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Dogs
The rabbit would run out – only to be grabbed by the waiting dog. Today, Pharaoh Hounds are usually kept as pets. They are good-natured and friendly, but they love to hunt. Never keep a Pharaoh Hound alongside pet gerbils, hamsters ... or ...
Paul Mason, 2014
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Dr. Earl Mindell's Nutrition and Health for Dogs
PHARAOH. HOUND. Allergies: The pharaoh hound is prone to all types of allergies. Eye abnormalities: The pharaoh hound is prone to abnormal development of the optic nerve(s). Hypothyroidism: A common disease of thyroid- hormone ...
Earl Mindell, Earl Mindell, Ph.D., R.Ph., 2009
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Unconditional Love
The brown one with the large ears is a Pharaoh Hound, considered to be one of the oldest breed, dating back to 3000 BC. The Ibizan hound, the brown and white hound with large ears was carried by Hannibal on his famous trip across the ...
Jodi Hudspeth, 2009
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Pharaoh Hound Champions, 2004-2008
Dog breed reference book. A guide to all show champions and producing bloodlines, including top sires and dams in the Pharaoh Hound breed.
Jan Linzy, Shae Pata, Sharae Wheeler, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHARAOH HOUND»

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Triple Crown history made in 2015
When I visited my sister several weeks ago, her nearly 16-year-old daughter/dog had recently passed away. Amber was a Pharaoh Hound (and ... «Pike County News Watchman, Jun 15»
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Kelb Malti tal-kacca is indigenous, FKNK study shows
Lucas Micallef, FKNK PRO said the study was launched to avoid a situation as that affecting the Pharaoh Hound when it was so named by the ... «Times of Malta, Jun 15»
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Dog days in Wrentham
... through Sunday, June 25 to 28, at the Crackerbarrel Fairgrounds, will be afforded a great chance to see a rare breed: the pharaoh hound. «The Sun Chronicle, Jun 15»
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Franklin therapy dog Swoosh is a true hero
He is a friendly and good-natured 4-year-old Pharaoh Hound mix who weighs 50 pounds. Elliott totally embraces each and every day and lives ... «The Tennessean, Jun 15»
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Q&A: Adventurous couple open Bacchae
We have a 2-year-old pharaoh hound who has become the Bacchae mascot. If you have been to Bacchae a few times right around the ... «Florida Today, Jun 15»
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Dog missing for two years found
Worried neighbors alerted the Humane Guardians of Rescue who found the seven-year-old Pharaoh Hound, alone and frightened,she'd been ... «wwlp.com, May 15»
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Dog Found In Long Island Zombie Home Will Be Returned To Texas …
Worried neighbors alerted the Humane Guardians of Rescue who found the 7-year-old Pharaoh Hound alone and frightened. She had been ... «CBS Local, May 15»
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Meet the rarest dog breeds in New York City
While French bulldogs are as common in NYC as yellow cabs, chances are you won't be tripping over the leash of a pharaoh hound on the way ... «New York Post, Feb 15»
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Leigh's Lost and Found: featuring an unusual breed, a lost Pharaoh
"We have him listed as a Pharaoh hound mix. He's not quite as big as a typical Pharaoh but he does have the ears and face of one.". «KSPR, Feb 15»
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Raising The Ruf: Meet Rufus The Pharoah Hound
Rufus is a Pharaoh Hound that lives in Santa Monica, California with his human mom, Sara, and his human dad, Brian. He is very photogenic ... «PetsLady.com, Feb 15»

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