terrier

(Английский)

1. A dog from a group of small, lively breeds, originally bred for the hunting of burrowing prey such as rats, rabbits, foxes, and even otters; this original function is reflected in some of their names (e.g. rat terrier).
2. Someone displaying terrier-like qualities such as determined pursuit.

Произносится как (IPA)

/ˈtɛɹiə(ɹ)/

Этимология (Английский)

Родственно латинский: terō

In summary

Borrowed from Middle French, from Old French chien terrier (“terrier dog”), from chien (“dog”) + Old French terrier (“of earth”, adjective), from Medieval Latin terrarius (“of earth”), from Latin terra (“earth”).

Синонимы

hound

lurcher

Pekingese

turnspit

badger-dog

Sancho

tarrier

fox terrier

spanish pointer