"Rhodesian Ridgeback" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Rhodesian Ridgebacks [plural]
Etymology: Named for the ridge of hair along the spine that grows toward the dog's front. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Rhodesian Ridgeback}} Rhodesian Ridgeback (plural Rhodesian Ridgebacks)
  1. A dog of a kind bred in southern Africa to hunt lions. Wikipedia link: Rhodesian Ridgeback Categories (lifeform): Dogs, Hunting dogs Synonyms: African Lion Dog, African Lion Hound Related terms: Phu Quoc Ridgeback, Thai Ridgeback Translations (breed of dog): rhodesiankoira (Finnish), chien de Rhodésie à crête dorsale (French), dronnach Róidéiseach [masculine] (Irish), perro crestado rodesiano (Spanish)

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