Rhodesian Ridgeback

English

Etymology

Named for the ridge of hair along the spine that grows toward the dog's front.

Noun

Rhodesian Ridgeback (plural Rhodesian Ridgebacks)

  1. A dog of a kind bred in southern Africa to hunt lions.

Synonyms

  • African Lion Dog
  • African Lion Hound

See also

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