Phrase guide

Kerry Blue Terrier

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A breed of dog, originally bred to control vermin including rats, rabbits, badgers, foxes, otters and hares, over time the Kerry became a general working dog used for a variety of jobs including herding cattle and sheep, and as a guard dog.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Irish Blue, Irish Blue Terrier, Kerry Blue

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of Kerry Blue Terrier

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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noun

Meaning 3

an Irish breed of medium-sized terriers with a silky blue-grey coat

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: terrier

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