Newfoundland

noun

New·​found·​land ˈnü-fən(d)-lənd How to pronounce Newfoundland (audio)
ˈnyü-,
-ˌland;
n(y)ü-ˈfau̇nd-lənd
: any of a breed of very large heavy highly intelligent black, black-and-white, brown, or gray dogs having a thick coat and probably developed in Newfoundland

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Word History

Etymology

Newfoundland, Canada

First Known Use

circa 1585, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Newfoundland was circa 1585

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Cite this Entry

“Newfoundland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Newfoundland. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Newfoundland

noun
New·​found·​land ˈn(y)ü-fən-(d)lənd How to pronounce Newfoundland (audio)
-ˌ(d)land;
n(y)ü-ˈfau̇n-(d)lənd
: any of a breed of very large thick-coated dogs probably developed in Newfoundland

Geographical Definition

Newfoundland

geographical name

New·​found·​land ˌn(y)ü-fən(d)-ˈland How to pronounce Newfoundland (audio)
ˈn(y)ü-fən(d)-ˌland,
chiefly by outsiders
ˈn(y)ü-fən(d)-lənd How to pronounce Newfoundland (audio)
island of Canada in the Atlantic Ocean east of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence; part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador area 43,359 square miles (112,300 square kilometers)
Newfoundlander
ˈn(y)ü-fən(d)-lən-dər How to pronounce Newfoundland (audio)
ˈn(y)ü-fən(d)-ˌlan-dər;
ˌn(y)ü-fən(d)-ˈlan-dər
noun

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