Siberian husky

noun

Si·​be·​ri·​an husky sī-ˈbir-ē-ən- How to pronounce Siberian husky (audio)
: any of a breed of medium-sized thick-coated compact dogs that were developed in Siberia for use as sled dogs and that have erect ears and a bushy tail

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Examples of Siberian husky in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even a Siberian husky named Chaka gets in on the action, scarfing up a vegan dog treat — every canine who comes through the door gets one. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024 Kauffman Breed: Siberian husky mix Age: 1 Kauffman originally came to Wayside Waifs as a puppy, affectionately named after the late Ewing Kauffman. Stephanie Baillargeon-McCurry and, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 Shiva Breed: 91% Siberian husky Age: 2 years old Shiva was very curious as to her origin and asked us to do some research. Stephanie Baillargeon-McCurry and, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2024 Kathleen Morrill The results showed that Balto was only part Siberian husky, with additional ancestry relating to Alaskan sled dogs, village dogs, Greenland sled dogs, and Tibetan mastiffs. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 27 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for Siberian husky 

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Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Siberian husky was in 1930

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“Siberian husky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Siberian%20husky. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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Siberian husky

noun
Si·​be·​ri·​an husky sī-ˌbir-ē-ən- How to pronounce Siberian husky (audio)
: any of a breed of medium-sized dogs that were developed to pull sleds and that have a thick coat and a bushy tail

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