malamute
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See also: Malamute
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
So called because the dogs were bred by the Malamute people of western Alaska. The people's name derives from Inupiaq malimiut.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
malamute (plural malamutes)
- An ancient northern breed of dog of the husky type, particularly used as a sled dog.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
dog breed
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