Australian terrier


Australian terrier

noun

Definition of AUSTRALIAN TERRIER

: any of a breed of small rather short-legged wirehaired terriers of Australian origin usually having a tan and blue or sandy coat

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First Known Use of AUSTRALIAN TERRIER

1903

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