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See also: Malamute
English
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Etymology
[edit]So called because the dogs were bred by the Malamute people of western Alaska. The people's name derives from Inupiaq malimiut.
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]malamute (plural malamutes)
- An ancient northern breed of dog of the husky type, particularly used as a sled dog.
Derived terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]dog breed
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