kuvasz

ku·vasz

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo v-ahs, koo-vahs]
- /ˈkʊv ɑs, ˈku vɑs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo v-ahs, koo-vahs]
- /ˈkʊv ɑs, ˈku vɑs/

Definitions of kuvasz word

noun plural kuvasz one of a Hungarian breed of large dogs having a short, slightly wavy, white coat, used for herding sheep and as watchdogs. 1
noun kuvasz a breed of large dog from Hungary with a long white coat 0
noun kuvasz any of a breed of large, sturdily built dog with a white coat, long and wavy on the back and legs, originally used to herd sheep and as a guard dog 0

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Origin of kuvasz

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

1930-35; < Hungarian < Turkish kavas guard < Arabic qawwās bowman

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Parts of speech for Kuvasz

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kuvasz popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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