Great Pyrenees
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Great Pyrenees
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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A large white dog — a Great Pyrenees and Kangal shepherd mix — rested near water troughs along with her two grandpuppies.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2023
The 8-year-old Great Pyrenees lives on 5 acres bordered by woods, a creek to splash through and expansive corn fields.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023
One of my sisters walked through the front door, sand from the beach constellated across her tanned back sprinkling across the floor with each step, as our two Great Pyrenees rose to meet her.
From Salon • Jul. 23, 2023
Not far from the bus stop, Jessica Vasquez fanned herself with her hands as her three children and their Great Pyrenees puppy Simba took turns sipping warm water from the water fountain at Cassiano Park.
From New York Times • Jul. 26, 2022
Great Pyrenees are still used to guard European livestock—and, indeed, the researchers saw an evolution in responsibilities as ancient dogs got bigger.
From Science Magazine • May 26, 2022
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