Dalmatian

[ dal-mey-shuh n ]

/ dælˈmeɪ ʃən /

adjective

of or relating to Dalmatia or its people.

noun

an inhabitant of Dalmatia, especially a member of the native Slavic-speaking people of Dalmatia.

Also called coach dog, Dalmatian dog. one of a breed of short-haired dogs having a white coat marked with black or brown spots.

a Romance language of Dalmatia, extinct since 1898.

Origin of Dalmatian

First recorded in 1575–85; Dalmati(a) + -an

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There was also a feeling that the Dalmatian forests were a source of pride to the people.
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They also show clearly that the Dalmatian levies far surpassed the Italian mercenaries in skill and courage.
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British Dictionary definitions for dalmatian

Dalmatian

/ (dælˈmeɪʃən) /

noun

Also called (esp formerly): carriage dog, coach dog a large breed of dog having a short smooth white coat with black or (in liver-spotted dalmatians) brown spots

a native or inhabitant of Dalmatia

adjective

of or relating to Dalmatia or its inhabitants

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