Bedlington terrier

noun

Bed·​ling·​ton terrier ˈbed-liŋ-tən- How to pronounce Bedlington terrier (audio)
: a swift lightly built terrier of English origin with a long narrow head, arched back, and usually curly coat

called also Bedlington

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One in four Bedlington terriers will get copper toxicosis, a liver-damaging ailment that's fatal when untreated. Rosie Mestel, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019

Word History

Etymology

Bedlington, parish in Northumberland, England

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bedlington terrier was in 1867

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“Bedlington terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bedlington%20terrier. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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Bedlington terrier

noun
Bed·​ling·​ton terrier ˌbed-liŋ-tən- How to pronounce Bedlington terrier (audio)
: any of a breed of terriers with a narrow head, arched back, and usually curly coat

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