Malinois

noun

Ma·​li·​nois ˌma-lən-ˈwä 

plural Malinois

: belgian malinois

Examples of Malinois in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, according to the AKC, a Malinois named Cairo was a member of Seal Team Six, contributing to the 2011 raid that took out Osama Bin Laden. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 11 June 2026

Another user responded, pointing out that Malinois puppies require extensive care and attention and suggested that Neild should have considered that before making the decision. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026

They are often mixed with Belgian Malinois or German Shepherds. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026

Only the most top athletic dog breeds can compete such as Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherds and German Shepherds. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, one from Malines, from Malines (Mechelen), Belgium

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Malinois

• Belgian Malinois

Rhymes for Malinois

• corduroy
• fauntleroy
• iroquois
• ahoy
• alloy
• annoy
• carboy
• convoy
• cowboy
• decoy
• deploy
• destroy