Found 2 items, similar to Eskimo dog.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Eskimo dog Eskimo dog n : breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog [syn: husky]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Eskimo dog Eskimo \Es"ki*mo\, n.; pl. Eskimos. [Originally applied by the Algonquins to the Northern Indians, and meaning eaters of raw flesh.] (Ethnol.) One of a peculiar race inhabiting Arctic America and Greenland. In many respects the Eskimos resemble the Mongolian race. [Written also Esquimau.] [1913 Webster] Eskimo dog (Zo["o]l.), one of a breed of large and powerful dogs used by the Eskimos to draw sledges. It closely resembles the gray wolf, with which it is often crossed. Eskimo dog [1913 Webster]