Phrase guide

Norwegian Elkhound

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A dog of a certain northern spitz-type breed and also the national dog of Norway.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of Norwegian Elkhound

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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noun

Meaning 3

breed of compact medium-sized dog with a heavy grey coat developed in Norway for hunting elk

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: elkhound

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hound, hound dog

History

Etymology

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