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Alaskan malamute

noun Alas·kan malamute \ ə-ˈlas-kən- \

Definition of Alaskan malamute

: any of a breed of powerful heavy-coated deep-chested dogs of Alaskan origin that have erect ears, heavily cushioned feet, and a bushy tail

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1913

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