definitions

Estrela mountain dog

/ (ɪsˈtreɪlə) /

noun

a sturdy well-built dog of a Portuguese breed with a long thick coat and a thick tuft of hair round the neck, often used as a guard dog

RELATED CONTENT

dog whistleRead more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.
READ MORE
The Origin Of Dog DaysThe exact dates of the dog days depend on your latitude, but by today’s estimation they begin on July 3 and come to a close on August 11.
READ MORE

Word Origin for Estrela mountain dog

C20: after the Estrela mountain range in Portugal
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012