"three-dog night" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: three-dog nights [plural]
Etymology: An Eskimo saying, used to indicate a low temperature during the night, and when it is very cold, one would require three sled dogs in the igloo to keep oneself warm. Head templates: {{en-noun}} three-dog night (plural three-dog nights)
  1. (dated) A very cold night. Tags: dated Synonyms: three dog night Related terms: rafter snapper
    Sense id: en-three-dog_night-en-noun-SCOPCEvz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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