Newfoundland

noun

New·​found·​land ˈnü-fən(d)-lənd 

ˈnyü-, 

-ˌland;

n(y)ü-ˈfau̇nd-lənd

: any of a breed of very large heavy highly intelligent black, black-and-white, brown, or gray dogs having a thick coat and probably developed in Newfoundland

Illustration of Newfoundland

Word History

Etymology

Newfoundland, Canada

First Known Use

circa 1585, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Newfoundland

noun

New·​found·​land ˈn(y)ü-fən-(d)lənd 

-ˌ(d)land;

n(y)ü-ˈfau̇n-(d)lənd

: any of a breed of very large thick-coated dogs probably developed in Newfoundland