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Kuvasz

/ˈkuvas/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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

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