Borzoi

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːr.zɔɪ/

Definitions of borzoi

noun a breed of large Russian wolfhound with a silky coat

Example Sentences

A1 A borzoi is a type of dog.

A2 Borzoi dogs are known for their elegant appearance.

B1 The borzoi is a breed that originated in Russia.

B2 Borzoi dogs are also referred to as Russian wolfhounds.

C1 The borzoi is a sighthound breed known for its speed and agility.

C2 Borzoi dogs have a long, narrow head and a silky coat.

Examples of borzoi in a Sentence

formal The borzoi is a breed of Russian hunting dogs known for their elegant appearance and graceful movements.

informal I saw a borzoi at the dog park today, and it was so majestic!

slang That borzoi is one fancy pupper, for sure.

figurative Her long, slender figure resembled that of a borzoi, gliding effortlessly through the crowd.

Grammatical Forms of borzoi

• past tense: borzoi-ed
• plural: borzois
• comparative: more borzoi
• superlative: most borzoi
• present tense: borzoi
• future tense: will borzoi
• perfect tense: have borzoi-ed
• continuous tense: is borzoi-ing
• singular: borzoi
• positive degree: borzoi
• infinitive: to borzoi
• gerund: borzoi-ing
• participle: borzoi-ed

Origin and Evolution of borzoi

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Russian

Story behind the word: The word 'borzoi' comes from the Russian word 'borzoi', which means 'swift'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a breed of Russian hunting dogs known for their speed and agility, the term 'borzoi' has since become a common name for this specific breed of dog in English-speaking countries.