Etymology

Akbash

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Today it means: A dog of a breed native to Turkey, primarily used as livestock guardian dogs or shepherd dogs. Full definition →

Turkish Akbaş
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  1. Turkish · borrowed fromAkbaş
  2. English todayAkbash

Borrowed from Turkish Akbaş (literally “white head”).

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