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Belgian Tervuren

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[ter-vyoor-uhn, ter-] / tɛrˈvyʊər ən, tər- /

noun

  1. one of a Belgian breed of medium-sized dogs having a long, straight coat, fawn to mahogany in color, differing from the Belgian sheepdog only in color.

Etymology

Origin of Belgian Tervuren

First recorded 1960–65; Tervu(e)ren, a town east of Brussels

Example Sentences

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After the move they got a Belgian Tervuren called Toska, who is three, to help with security.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2023

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