Molossian

/ məˈlɒsɪən /

noun

a breed of dog native to Epirus in NW Greece, used in classical antiquity as a hunting dog and guard dog

from Molossia , a district of Epirus

Aristophanes speaks of Molossian dogs that were kept to frighten off adulterers.

Basil turned upon the newcomer who had paused when his gaze fell upon the Molossian.

On a large grazing estate it is rare for the Molossian to be silent.

There were also the Proconnesian, which made the pavement; and the Thessalian and Molossian in different parts.

One of the king's big Molossian hounds once strayed into this place, and the natives promptly killed and ate her.

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