noun
- plural of borzoi; a breed of large, slender Russian hunting dog with a long narrow head and silky coat
Usage: Also called Russian wolfhound or Russian greyhound; Typically used as a count noun in plural form
Examples
- The borzois at the dog show were admired for their elegant, graceful appearance.
- She owns three borzois that she exercises daily in the park.
- Borzois were originally bred by Russian nobility for hunting wolves and hares.
- The borzois' long, narrow faces are one of their most distinctive features.
- Many borzois compete in sighthound racing competitions.