malamute

or mal·e·mute

[ mal-uh-myoot ]

noun

, (sometimes initial capital letter)

1. Alaskan malamute.

malamute

/ ˈmæləˌmuːt /

noun

1. an Alaskan sled dog of the spitz type, having a dense usually greyish coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of malamute¹

First recorded in 1895–1900, malamute is from the Inupiaq word malimiut name for local groups of Inupiaq of the Kotzebue Sound region, W Alaska, who bred such dogs

Word History and Origins

Origin of malamute¹

from the name of an Inuit tribe

Example Sentences

She said the trains don't seem to bother Kiyiyah, her docile Alaskan malamute, but the rails are a few feet from her backyard and shake the house each time a train passes.

From Salon

At 55 centimeters at the shoulders, he was smaller than most Siberian huskies and Alaska malamutes, sled dogs later recognized as American Kennel Club breeds.

From Science Magazine

Droopy eared, long-faced Basset hounds may seem to have little in common with fluffy, wolf-like Alaskan malamutes, but both breeds share at least one notable trait: They love to howl.

From Salon

From short-legged mutts to sizable malamutes, all play roles in town, from unofficial mayor to greeters and village clowns.

From New York Times

Today, only a few arctic breeds, such as Siberian huskies and Alaskan malamutes, are thought to retain a genetic connection to their ancient past.

From Science Magazine