Cairn-terrier definition

A small dog of a breed developed in Scotland, having a broad head and a rough shaggy coat.

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A small, shaggy Scottish terrier.

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One of the oldest terrier breeds, originating in the Scottish Highlands.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:

cairn-terrier

Plural:

cairn-terriers

Origin of cairn-terrier

So called because it hunts among cairns

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition