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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Norwegian Elkhound, a breed of dog from Norway for hunting elk (US: moose).
2. 2
   breed of compact medium-sized dog with a heavy grey coat developed in Norway for hunting elk wordnet
3. 3
   Any Scandinavian breed of dog bred to hunt elk (US: moose).

   "Hällefors Elkhound"

Synonyms

All synonyms

norwegian elkhoundnorwegian elkhound

Etymology

From elk + hound.

Related phrases

norwegian elkhound

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