Siberian husky

American  

[sahy-beer-ee-uhn huhs-kee] / saɪˈbɪər i ən ˈhʌs ki /

noun

1. one of a Siberian breed of medium-size dogs having a thick, soft coat, raised originally as sled dogs.

   The calendar photo for March is a litter of six-week-old Siberian huskies.

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Etymology

Origin of Siberian husky

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

For the most recent study, they focused on German short/wirehaired pointer, mastiff, Newfoundland, Rhodesian ridgeback and Siberian husky.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

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.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

They’ve swallowed pets, from legions of neighborhood cats to a 60-pound Siberian husky.

From National Geographic • Dec. 11, 2023

The now-retired champion is busy playing, romping, posing and shedding, as well as spending time with his special friend, a winsome Siberian husky bitch called Awesome.

From New York Times • May 10, 2023

I remembered that Black Star's father was brought to our village by a trapper from Baffin Bay and mated to a Siberian husky.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell