Samoyed

Sam·o·yed

noun \ˈsa-mə-ˌyed, -ˌmȯi-\

Definition of SAMOYED

1

: a member of any of a group of peoples inhabiting the far north of European Russia and parts of northwestern Siberia

2

: the family of Uralic languages spoken by the Samoyed people

3

: any of a Siberian breed of medium-sized white or cream-colored sled dogs

— Samoyed adjective

— Sam·o·yed·ic \ˌsa-mə-ˈye-dik, -ˌmȯi-\ adjective

Variants of SAMOYED

Sam·o·yed also Sam·o·yede \ˈsa-mə-ˌyed, -ˌmȯi-\

Origin of SAMOYED

Russian samoed, from Old Russian samoyadi, of Sami origin; akin to North Sami sápmi (genitive sámi) Sami homeland & eatnam-, eana land

First Known Use: 1589

Rhymes with SAMOYED

acidhead, aforesaid, arrowhead, barrelhead, bubblehead, bufflehead, butterhead, chowderhead, chucklehead, colorbred, copperhead, Diamond Head, dragonhead, dunderhead, featherbed, featherhead, fiddlehead, figurehead, fountainhead, get ahead, gingerbread, go-ahead, hammerhead, head-to-head, Holinshed, infrared, Java Head, knucklehead, letterhead, Lizard Head, loggerhead, lowlihead, maidenhead, Marblehead, metalhead, newlywed, overhead, overspread, pinniped, pointy-head, poppyhead, quadruped, riverbed, running head, saddlebred, Saint John's bread, scratch one's head, showerhead, sleepyhead, slugabed, soda bread, standardbred, straight-ahead, talking head, thoroughbred, thunderhead, timberhead, turn one's head, turtlehead, underbred, watershed, woodenhead

Samoyed

noun    (Concise Encyclopedia)

Samoyed—Sally Anne Thompson/EB Inc.

Breed of sturdily built, huskylike dog developed in Siberia, where Siberian peoples kept it as a sled dog, companion, and herd dog for their reindeer. It has erect ears, dark, almond-shaped eyes, and a characteristic “smile.” Its long, heavy coat is white, cream-coloured, grayish yellow (biscuit), or white-and-biscuit. It stands 19–24 in. (48–60 cm) tall and weighs 50–65 lb (23–30 kg). Gentle, loyal, and intelligent, it makes a capable guard and a good companion.

Variants of SAMOYED

Samoyed or Samoyede