Kuvasz

/ˈkuvas/ noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A large, usually white breed of dog with its ancient origins in Hungary.
  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of Kuvasz (“Hungarian Kuvasz dog breed”). alt-of
  3. 3
    long-established Hungarian breed of tall light-footed but sturdy white dog; used also as a hunting dog wordnet
  4. 4
    A dog of the Kuvasz breed.

    "Though they aren’t always interested in strangers, kuvaszok are often quite loving toward their families. If you’re an experienced dog owner who is looking for a dog that can protect the home or farm, it’s possible that the kuvasz could be a good choice for you."

Synonyms

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canine standardhungarian dog breedhungarian guard doghungarian livestock guardiankuvasz breedlarge guardian dog

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"Though they aren’t always interested in strangers, kuvaszok are often quite loving toward their families. If you’re an experienced dog owner who is looking for a dog that can protect the home or farm, it’s possible that the kuvasz could be a good choice for you."

Etymology

From Hungarian kuvasz (“Kuvasz”), from Turkish kavas (“guard”). Attested in English from 1935.

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