Rhodesian Ridgeback Definition

rijbak
noun
Any of a breed of strong, short-haired hunting dog developed in S Africa, with a light tan or light reddish-tan coat and a ridge along the spine formed by the hair growing forward.
Webster's New World

A dog bred in Southern Africa to hunt lions.

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Singular:
Rhodesian ridgeback
Plural:
rhodesian-ridgebacks

Origin of Rhodesian Ridgeback

  • Named for the "ridge" of hair along the spine that grows toward the dogs front.

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