kuvasz

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kuvasz

(ˈkʊvɑːs; ˈkuː-)

(Breeds) a breed of large dog from Hungary with a long white coat

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ku•vasz

(ˈkʊv ɑs, ˈku vɑs)

n., pl. ku•va•szok (ˈkʊv ɑˌsɔk, ˈku vɑ-)

one of a Hungarian breed of large dogs with a slightly wavy white coat, orig. used for herding sheep and as watchdogs.

[1930–35]

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kuvasz - long-established Hungarian breed of tall light-footed but sturdy white dog; used also as a hunting dog

guard dog, watchdog - a dog trained to guard property

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kuvasz

クーヴァーズハンガリアン・クーヴァーズ

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