malamute

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Definition von malamute im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A ancient northern breed of dog of the husky type, particularly used as a sled dog

breed of sled dog developed in Alaska

{i} Alaskan malamute, large Alaskan breed of dog often used to pull sleds

Relevante Übersetzungen

Alaskan Malamute

A relatively large breed of sled dog, sometimes mistaken for the Siberian Husky

Alaskan malamute

A malamute. Sled dog developed by the Malemiut, an Eskimo group. It is a strongly built dog with a broad head, erect ears, and a plumelike tail carried over its back. Its thick coat is usually gray and white or black and white, the colours frequently forming a caplike or masklike marking on the head. It stands 23-25 in. (58-64 cm) tall and weighs 75-85 lbs (34-39 kg). Characteristically loyal and friendly, it has served on expeditions to the Antarctic

malamutes

plural of malamute

Silbentrennung

mal·a·mute

Türkische aussprache

mälımyut

Aussprache

/ˈmaləˌmyo͞ot/ /ˈmæləˌmjuːt/

Etymologie

[ 'ma-l&-"myüt, -"m&uum ] (noun.) 1898. After the Mahlemuit people of western Alaska.