Kuvasz

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Kuvasz

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkuvas/, /ˈkuvɑs/

Noun

Kuvasz (plural Kuvasz or Kuvaszok)

  1. A large, usually white breed of dog with its ancient origins in Hungary.

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  1. ^ “kuvasz, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, 1976.
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