Cairn-terrier definition
A small dog of a breed developed in Scotland, having a broad head and a rough shaggy coat.
noun
A small, shaggy Scottish terrier.
noun
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Noun
Singular:
cairn-terrier
Plural:
cairn-terriersOrigin of cairn-terrier
- So called because it hunts among cairns
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition