Rhodesian Ridgeback

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Etymology

Named for the ridge of hair along the spine that grows toward the dog's front.

Noun

Rhodesian Ridgeback (plural Rhodesian Ridgebacks)

  1. A dog of a kind bred in southern Africa to hunt lions.
    Synonyms: African Lion Dog, African Lion Hound
    • 2004, Nicholas Shakespeare, In Tasmania, Harvill Press, p. 117:
      The house is still there . And guarded by a pair of Rhodesian ridgebacks.

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