Labrador
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- noun
- /ˈlæbrəˌdɔr/
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labrador
- Most mornings, Warren walks his labrador in Bisset Park, hurrying past the slower walkers, calling them a "bunch of old-farts" under his breath.
So we did and my Labrador Nelly was, this is Nelly.
- So we did and my Labrador Nelly was, this is Nelly.
Examples
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She bought herself a Labrador puppy just because she wanted to.
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And for a young working line Labrador to be super content, just to settle.
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Labradors are supposed to be brave.
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They're Labradors!
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Boston received a D- and placed 89th on the list, which doesn't surprise me one bit considering most apartments here are barely large enough to fit human beings, let alone a massive labrador.
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The family adopted a friendly Labrador who quickly became their beloved pet.
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At the park, a playful Labrador chased a frisbee, delighting the children nearby.
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Known for their intelligence, Labradors are often used as service dogs to help people in need.
Synonyms
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A large friendly dog with short fur that likes swimming and playing fetch
Compounds
A sea in the North Atlantic between the Labrador Peninsula in Canada and southern Greenland
- US
An evergreen shrub with hairy leaves and small white flowers that people brew as tea
A large peninsula in eastern Canada between Hudson Bay and the Labrador Sea
A large area of land in eastern Canada between Hudson Bay and the Labrador Sea
A small bush that grows in the Rocky Mountains with sticky, scented leaves
A Canadian province that includes the island of Newfoundland and part of mainland Labrador
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Etymology
Labrador for the dog comes from the place Labrador, and that place name comes from Portuguese Lavrador meaning 'farmer' or 'landowner'. Because these dogs helped fishermen and other workers by the water, the name fits their role as strong, friendly working dogs.