husky
adjective (1)
huskier; huskiest
Definition of husky
(Entry 1 of 5)
: hoarse with or as if with emotion
husky
noun (1)
plural huskies
Definition of husky (Entry 2 of 5)
1
: siberian husky
2
: a heavy-coated working dog of the New World arctic region
husky
adjective (2)
huskier; huskiest
husky
noun (2)
plural huskies
Definition of husky (Entry 4 of 5)
: one that is husky
husky
adjective (3)
huskier; huskiest
Definition of husky (Entry 5 of 5)
: resembling, containing, or full of husks
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The first known use of husky was in 1552
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