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Ibizan Podenco

Ibizan Podenco

9.3
A slender, medium-sized hunting dog from the island of Ibiza with large ears and good eyesight
  • noun
  • /ɪˈbiːzən ˈpoʊdɛŋkoʊ/
translation icon : Podenco Ibicenco
  • The Ibizan Podenco is known for its strong hunting instincts and elegant appearance.

Examples

  • She adopted an Ibizan Podenco from an animal rescue organization in Spain.

  • Many people admire the unique ears of the Ibizan Podenco at dog shows.

  • The Ibizan Podenco is known for its incredible agility.

  • Have you ever seen an Ibizan Podenco in action?

  • Many people admire the unique ears of the Ibizan Podenco at dog shows.

  • The Ibizan Podenco is known for its strong hunting instincts and elegant appearance.

  • She adopted an Ibizan Podenco from an animal rescue organization in Spain.

Synonyms

Ibizan hound
vsIbizan Podenco
7.7

A medium-sized, lean hunting dog with large upright ears and great speed

is the alternative formal name used interchangeably for the same breed

Surface Forms

Ibizan Podenco singular
Ibizan Podencos plural

Morphology

Ibizan + Podenco

The phrase is a place adjective plus a breed name: 'Ibizan' denotes origin from Ibiza and 'Podenco' refers to a type of hound/dog. For a learner who knows both constituents, the meaning 'a hound breed from Ibiza' is directly derivable and follows common cross-linguistic patterns for breed/place names.

Etymology

Ibizan Podenco: the name Ibizan Podenco comes from the island of Ibiza and the Spanish word podenco, which means 'hunting dog'. So the name simply tells you it is a slender hunting dog from that island.