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siberian husky

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Siberian Husky

–noun
one of a Siberian breed of medium-size dogs having a thick, soft coat, raised originally as sled dogs.

Origin:
1930–35
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hus·ky 3 also hus·kie   (hŭs'kē)   
n.   pl. hus·kies
  1. often Husky or Huskie A dog of a breed developed in Siberia for pulling sleds and having a dense, variously colored coat. Also called Siberian husky.

  2. A similar dog of Arctic origin.


[Probably from shortening and alteration of Eskimo.]
Siberian husky  
n.  See husky3.
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