elkhound
[ elk-hound ]
/ ˈɛlkˌhaʊnd /
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noun
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British Dictionary definitions for elkhound
elkhound
/ (ˈɛlkˌhaʊnd) /
noun
a powerful breed of dog of the spitz type with a thick grey coat and tightly curled tailAlso called: Norwegian elkhound
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