Meaning of the word lurcher in English

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lurcher

US /ˈlɜːr.tʃər/
UK /ˈlɜː.tʃər/
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Noun

a crossbred dog, especially one resulting from a greyhound crossed with a collie or terrier and used for hunting hares and rabbits.

Example:
The farmer's lurcher was excellent at catching rabbits.
She adopted a rescue lurcher with a gentle temperament.