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Jack Russell terrier
any of a breed of terrier with short hair and a mottled brown and white coat
also Jack Russell
See Jack Russell terrier in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
A terrier originating in England, having a small sturdy body, straight legs, and a smooth, mostly white coat that has brown or black markings.
Origin:
Origin: After the Reverend John Russell (1795-1883), English clergyman who bred the strain
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