Siberian husky

noun

: any of a breed of medium-sized thick-coated compact dogs that were developed in Siberia for use as sled dogs and that have erect ears and a bushy tail

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His owner held him back with the leash, but the Siberian husky couldn't sit still. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 Both the boy and the 115-pound Siberian husky enjoyed their games. Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 15 Aug. 2024 Even a Siberian husky named Chaka gets in on the action, scarfing up a vegan dog treat — every canine who comes through the door gets one. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024 Kauffman Breed: Siberian husky mix Age: 1 Kauffman originally came to Wayside Waifs as a puppy, affectionately named after the late Ewing Kauffman. Stephanie Baillargeon-McCurry and, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Siberian husky 

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First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Siberian husky was in 1930

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“Siberian husky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Siberian%20husky. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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Siberian husky

noun
: any of a breed of medium-sized dogs that were developed to pull sleds and that have a thick coat and a bushy tail

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