malamute
See also: Malamute
English
editEtymology
editSo called because the dogs were bred by the Malamute people of western Alaska. The people's name derives from Inupiaq malimiut.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editmalamute (plural malamutes)
- An ancient northern breed of dog of the husky type, particularly used as a sled dog.
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editdog breed
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