malamute

See also: Malamute

English
An Alaskan malamute.

Etymology

So called because the dogs were bred by the Malamute people of western Alaska (see Wikipedia). The people's name derives from Inupiak malimiut.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmæl.ə.mjuːt/

Noun

malamute (plural malamutes)

  1. A ancient northern breed of dog of the husky type, particularly used as a sled dog.
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