puli

[ pool-ee, pyoo-lee ]

noun

, plural pu·lik [pool, -eek, pyoo, -leek], pu·lis.

1. one of a Hungarian breed of medium-sized sheepdogs having long, fine hair that often mats, giving the coat a corded appearance.

puli

/ ˈpjuːlɪ; ˈpʊlɪ /

noun

1. a breed of Hungarian sheepdog having a very long dense coat, usually black, that hangs in strands with a ropey or corded appearance

Word History and Origins

Origin of puli¹

1935–40; < Hungarian, alteration of pudli poodle, shortening of earlier pudlikutya, translation of German Pudelhund; poodle

Word History and Origins

Origin of puli¹

Hungarian, literally: leader

Example Sentences

Like setting up an array of box fans and even a portable dehumidifier to get a puli’s long, thick cords dry after a bath, a process that can take 24 hours, in Valarie Cheimis’ experience.

From Seattle Times

Mohammad said Sunday that he found the bodies of his wife and two sons late Friday night on the outskirt of Puli Khumri, the capital of Baghlan province.

From Seattle Times

The AKC’s breed registry says the Mudi likely "evolved naturally" from the crossing of Puli, Pumi and German Spitz breeds.

From Fox News

Friday’s assault to retake the three districts of Puli Hisar, Dih Salah and Bano — which was confirmed by a former defense minister — came after Taliban fighters conducted house-to-house searches in the Andarab valley of the province, local commanders said.

From Washington Post

“I am called Puli after the king of animals, and I am leader of our pack. I am as well known as Birla.”

From Literature