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waterdog

or wa·ter dog

[ waw-ter-dawg, -dog, wot-er- ]
/ ˈwɔ tərˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg, ˈwɒt ər- /

noun

any of several large salamanders, as a mudpuppy or hellbender.

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Origin of waterdog

First recorded in 1855–60; water + dog

Words nearby waterdog

watercress, water cure, water curtain, water cycle, water diviner, waterdog, water down, water dropwort, watered, watered-down, watered stock

Definition for waterdog (2 of 2)

water dog

noun

a dog that swims well or is trained to retrieve waterfowl in hunting.
Informal. a person who feels at home in or on the water.
waterdog.

Origin of water dog

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50
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British Dictionary definitions for waterdog

water dog

noun

a dog trained to hunt in water
informal a dog or person who enjoys going in or on the water
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