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silky terrier

American  

noun

  1. one of an Australian breed of toy dogs having a long, silky, blue coat with tan markings and erect ears, a topknot, and a docked tail.

silky terrier British  

noun

  1. another name for a Sydney silky

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Etymology

Origin of silky terrier

First recorded in 1955–60

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