Phrase guide

Lapponian Herder

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)də(ɹ)

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noun

Meaning 1

A breed of dog from Finland, used by the Sami to herd reindeer.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: lapinporokoira — breed of dog
  • French: berger finnois de Laponie — breed of dog
  • German: Lappländischer Rentierhund — breed of dog
  • German: Finnischer Lapplandhirtenhund — breed of dog
  • Norwegian: lapsk vallhund — breed of dog
  • Spanish: pastor finlandés de Laponia — breed of dog
  • Swedish: lapsk vallhund — breed of dog