English Explanatory Dictionary

Kuvasz

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large, usually white breed of dog with its ancient origins in Hungary.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Kuvasz (“Hungarian Kuvasz dog breed”).
  2. A dog of the Kuvasz breed.

Pronunciation

/ˈkuvas/ /ˈkuvɑs/ /ˈkʊvɑːs/ /ˈkuːvɑːs/ /ˈkuvɑːs/

Word forms

Kuvasz Kuvaszok

Etymology

From Hungarian kuvasz (“Kuvasz”), from Turkish kavas (“guard”). Attested in English from 1935.

Synonyms

Hungarian Kuvasz
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