Samoyed
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- noun
- /ˈsæməˌjɛd/
- Many people are captivated by the cheerful smile of a Samoyed dog.
Examples
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The Samoyed is well known for its thick, fluffy coat and friendly demeanor.
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I saw a beautiful Samoyed at the park.
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Many families choose the Samoyed because of its gentle nature and smiling face.
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Their Samoyed won best in show at the local dog club.
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The Samoyed is known for its friendly nature.
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The friendly Samoyed wagged its tail as it greeted visitors at the park.
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My Samoyed loves to play in the snow, showcasing its thick, white fur.
Synonyms
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A large white or cream dog with thick fluffy fur that often pulls sleds
Compounds
- Archaic
A language once spoken by the Samoyed people of northern Siberia, also called Nenets
- Specialized
A language once used in central Siberia by the Yeniseian people that is no longer spoken
- Specialized
A language no longer spoken by the Yeniseian people in northern Siberia
Surface Forms
Etymology
Samoyed for the dog comes from the name of those Siberian people who kept these white, thick-coated dogs for herding and sled work, so a helpful way to remember it is that the breed is named after the people who first used it. That's why a Samoyed dog is linked to Siberia and those traditional lifestyles.