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Norwegian elkhound

Norwegian elkhound

7.9
A medium-sized dog with thick grey fur that people in Norway breed to hunt elk and other large animals
  • noun
  • /nɔrˈweɪdʒən ˈɛlkˌhaʊnd/
translation icon : elkhound noruego
  • The Norwegian elkhound is known for its friendly temperament and loyalty to its owners.

Examples

  • Historically, hunters in Norway used the Norwegian elkhound to track and corner large game like elk.

  • At the dog show, her Norwegian elkhound won first place in the working group.

  • The Norwegian elkhound is known for its loyalty.

  • Many Norwegian elkhounds excel in hunting.

  • The Norwegian elkhound is known for its distinct, heavy grey coat and keen hunting skills.

  • When hiking in the woods, we saw a Norwegian elkhound tracking its owner with great enthusiasm.

  • The family chose a Norwegian elkhound for its friendly personality and ability to adapt to their active lifestyle.

Synonyms

elkhound
vsNorwegian elkhound
1 9.4

A medium-sized Norwegian dog with thick grey fur that hunts elk

is used for hunting elk and other large game

Surface Forms

Norwegian elkhound singular
Norwegian elkhounds plural

Morphology

Norwegian + elkhound

The phrase is a straightforward composition of a nationality adjective and a breed name: 'Norwegian' (from Norway) + 'elkhound' (a type of dog). Its meaning — a dog breed from Norway used for hunting elk — is directly derivable from the constituents and mirrors common cross-linguistic naming patterns for breeds, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will understand it.

Etymology

Norwegian elkhound comes from Norway and combines elk and hound, so it means 'elk dog'. Hunters used these dogs to track and hold big animals like elk, so the name explains why the breed is strong, brave and loyal.