1. A large, slender dog breed with a long narrow head and silky coat, originally bred in Russia for hunting.
Usage: Also called Russian wolfhound.; Typically used in singular or plural form (borzois).

Examples

• The borzoi is known for its elegant, aristocratic appearance.
• She adopted a borzoi from a breed-specific rescue organization.
• Borzois were originally used by Russian nobility to hunt wolves and hares.
• The borzoi's long, narrow snout is one of its most distinctive features.
• My neighbor's borzoi is incredibly fast and loves to run in the park.