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Australian terrier

noun

  1. one of an Australian breed of small working terriers having a rough coat, either silver black or blue black with tan markings on the head and tail, a topknot, erect ears, and a docked tail, originally bred for herding sheep and guarding mines.


Australian terrier

noun

  1. a small wire-haired breed of terrier similar to the cairn
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Australian terrier1

First recorded in 1905–10
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Example Sentences

“I live near Wright Park and have an Australian terrier who is always available for visits and comfort,” a college staff member wrote.

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