Siberian husky

American  

[sahy-beer-ee-uhn huhs-kee] / saɪˈbɪər i ən ˈhʌs ki /

noun

1. one of a Siberian breed of medium-size dogs having a thick, soft coat, raised originally as sled dogs.

   The calendar photo for March is a litter of six-week-old Siberian huskies.

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Etymology

Origin of Siberian husky

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

For the most recent study, they focused on German short/wirehaired pointer, mastiff, Newfoundland, Rhodesian ridgeback and Siberian husky.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2024

They’ve swallowed pets, from legions of neighborhood cats to a 60-pound Siberian husky.

From National Geographic • Dec. 11, 2023

In the waning days of Theranos, Ms. Holmes got a dog, a Siberian husky named Balto.

From New York Times • May 7, 2023

By his side you’ll likely see his companion of recent years, Rose, a 4-year-old Siberian husky who takes life around her in utter tranquillity.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2022

I remembered that Black Star's father was brought to our village by a trapper from Baffin Bay and mated to a Siberian husky.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell