collie
one of a breed of dogs having a usually long, black, tan, and white or sable and white coat, raised originally in Scotland for herding sheep.
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1Other words from collie
- col·lie·like, adjective
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How to use collie in a sentence
Bob, my border collie mix, probably wishes we had waited longer.
Coping with a pet’s accidental death — especially when you blame yourself | Gavin Jenkins | April 23, 2021 | Washington PostWe were returning from the park that Sunday in November, and Bob, my 3-year-old border collie mix, bounced around the back seat, trying to avoid Suzy, our rambunctious 5-month-old Australian cattle dog, who had a habit of biting his neck and legs.
Coping with a pet’s accidental death — especially when you blame yourself | Gavin Jenkins | April 23, 2021 | Washington PostA medium-sized dog, like a border collie or shiba inu, will be snug and warm in a bed that’s under 33 inches.
Ergonomic dog beds to keep your pup cozy and comfortable | PopSci Commerce Team | March 2, 2021 | Popular-ScienceWhisky and Vicky NinaThe new study involved a collie called Whisky, who knew 59 objects by name, and a Yorkshire terrier called Vicky Nina, who knew 42 toys.
Is your dog actually smart? Depends on its memory. | By Jan Hoole/The Conversation | February 8, 2021 | Popular-ScienceHe and his family climb out of the car, asking Fratt questions as Barley, a border collie, goes to work.
Conservation is going to the dogs | Alison Pearce Stevens | April 2, 2020 | Science News For Students
His beloved collie-shepherd Honey died of cancer this summer, which made Cumming think about his own mortality.
For Tina and Kate, the pair of collie mixes that outlived their owner, it was plenty.
A few years ago there lived in this village a minister who had a collie-dog named Oscar.
The Animal Story Book | VariousA collie leaped upon the platform and began pawing Kathlyn, and shortly after the younger sister followed.
The Adventures of Kathlyn | Harold MacGrathThe yelping of the collie brought forth from various points low rumbling sounds, which presently developed into roars.
The Adventures of Kathlyn | Harold MacGrathHe looked round at everyone, giving the impression of a collie which had just been kicked by Albert Payson Terhune.
Unwise Child | Gordon Randall GarrettWindham is a neighbor of ours, and last summer I kept telling him that his collie was worrying my Shropshires.
Beautiful Joe | Marshall Saunders
British Dictionary definitions for collie
/ (ˈkɒlɪ) /
any of several silky-coated breeds of dog developed for herding sheep and cattle: See Border collie, rough collie, bearded collie
Origin of collie
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