West Highland white terrier
- noun
- /wɛst ˈhaɪlənd waɪt ˈtɛriər/
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terrier blanco de las Tierras Altas
- She adopted a West Highland white terrier puppy from the local animal shelter.
Examples
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The West Highland white terrier is known for its friendly and energetic personality.
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At the dog show, his West Highland white terrier won first place in its group.
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The West Highland white terrier is known for its friendly nature.
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Many people adore the West Highland white terrier for its playful demeanor.
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At the dog show, his West Highland white terrier won first place in its group.
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She adopted a West Highland white terrier puppy from the local animal shelter.
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The West Highland white terrier is known for its friendly and energetic personality.
Surface Forms
Morphology
West + highland + white + terrier
The phrase is fully compositional: 'West Highland' (a geographic origin), 'white' (color), and 'terrier' (a small dog breed) combine to denote a white terrier from the West Highlands. A B1 learner who knows these words can infer the basic meaning (a small white dog breed from that region), even if they might not know the breed's specific history in Scotland.
Etymology
West Highland white terrier is a dog breed developed in the West Highlands of Scotland. Breeders kept it a clear white so hunters would not mistake it for game, and the word terrier shows it is a small hunting dog, so the name literally tells the place, color, and type.
