Bull Terrier

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ˈbull ˈter•ri•er,  n. [countable]

1. Dog and Cat Breeds an English breed of strong medium-sized dogs with an oval head.

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bull′ ter′rier, n. 

1. Dog and Cat Breeds one of an English breed of medium-sized, short-haired dogs having a white, brindled, or tan and white coat, produced by crossing the bulldog and the terrier.

Also, bull′ter′ri•er. 

• bull(dog) + terrier¹ 1840–50

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bull terrier, bullterrier / ˌbʊlˈtɛrɪə/ noun

1. a breed of terrier having a muscular body and thick neck, with a short smooth often white coat: developed by crossing the bulldog with various terriers
   See also pit bull terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier