Eskimo dog


noun

one of a breed of strong, medium-sized dogs having a dense, coarse coat, used in arctic regions for hunting and pulling sleds.
any dog of the arctic regions of North America used for pulling sleds.
Also called husky.

Origin of Eskimo dog

First recorded in 1865–75

British Dictionary definitions for eskimo dog

Eskimo dog

noun

a large powerful breed of sled dog with a long thick coat and curled tail