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bolognese

bolognese

6.1
A small white dog with long hair that comes from Bologna
  • noun
  • /ˌboʊləˈneɪz/
translation icon : bichón boloñés
  • My friend has a cute bolognese that loves to play.

Examples

  • At the dog show, her bolognese won first prize for its beautiful coat.

  • Many people choose a bolognese because of its friendly and playful personality.

  • The bolognese is a gentle companion that enjoys spending time with its family.

  • Do you know anyone who owns a bolognese?

  • The Bolognese is known for being playful and loving towards its owners.

  • My grandmother has a Bolognese dog that follows her everywhere.

  • At the dog show, the Bolognese was admired for its beautiful coat and friendly demeanor.

Compounds

A rich Italian topping for pasta made with ground beef, tomatoes, and vegetables

How Small

Chihuahua
11 3.3
Maltese
1 5.0
bolognese
6.1
beagle
23 1.3
Labrador
1 1.9
Great Dane
9 2.6

Surface Forms

bolognese singular
bologneses plural

Morphology

bolognese = bolognese (opaque) = Bologna + ese

The breed name comes from the adjective meaning 'from Bologna', but learners cannot reliably infer from that adjective alone that it names a specific toy dog breed.

Etymology

Bolognese the dog is named after the city Bologna because this small, white breed comes from there, so the name tells you the dog's place of origin.