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Kuvasz

noun
Ku·​vasz | \ˈku̇ˌväs, ˈküˌ-\

Definition of Kuvasz 

1 : a long-established Hungarian breed of tall and light-footed but sturdy white dogs

2 plural Kuvaszok or kuvaszok\-​väˌsȯk\ or kuvasz : any dog of the Kuvasz breed used for centuries as guard and hunting dogs

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History and Etymology for Kuvasz

Hungarian, from Turkish kavas armed constable, guard, doorkeeper, from Arabic qawwās bowman

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