terrier
pronunciation
How to pronounce terrier in British English:
UK [ˈteriə(r)]
How to pronounce terrier in American English:
US [ˈtɛriɚ]
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- Noun:
- any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
Word Origin
- terrier (n.)
- kind of dog, early 15c., from Old French chien terrier "terrier dog," literally "earth dog," from Medieval Latin terrarius "of earth," from Latin terra "earth" (see terrain). So called because the dogs pursue their quarry (foxes, badgers, etc.) into their burrows.
Example
- 1. 10a West highland white terrier in the benching area .
- 2. His temperament ideally exemplifies that of a terrier .
- 3. I want to train my yorkshire terrier puppy .
- 4. Teacup yorkshire terrier puppies for sale .
- 5. Are you ready to breed your yorkshire terrier ?