airedales
|air-dales|
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/ˈɛrˌdeɪlz/
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/ˈeəˌdeɪlz/
(airedale)
large terrier breed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airedale' originates from the Aire Valley in Yorkshire, England, where the breed was first developed.
Historical Evolution
'Airedale' changed from the regional name 'Aire' combined with 'dale', meaning valley, to denote the breed's origin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the region, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a dog breed.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'airedale', a breed of large terrier known for its wiry coat and keen intelligence.
The airedales were playing in the park.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/07 21:21