Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,796,870,650 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

Dalmatian

   Also found in: Medical, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.03 sec.
Dal·ma·tian  (dl-mshn)
n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Dalmatia.
2. also dalmatian A dog of a breed believed to have originated in Dalmatia, having a short, smooth white coat covered with black or dark brown spots. Also called carriage dog, coach dog.
adj.
Of or relating to Dalmatia or its inhabitants or culture.

Dalmatian [dælˈmeɪʃən]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) Also called (esp formerly) carriage dog coach dog a large breed of dog having a short smooth white coat with black or (in liver-spotted dalmatians) brown spots
2. (Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Dalmatia
adj
(Social Science / Peoples) of or relating to Dalmatia or its inhabitants
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Dalmatian - a native or inhabitant of Dalmatia
Dalmatia - a historical region of Croatia on the Adriatic Sea; mountainous with many islands
European - a native or inhabitant of Europe
2.Dalmatiandalmatian - a large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots; originated in Dalmatia
Canis familiaris, dog, domestic dog - a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night"
liver-spotted dalmatian - a brown-spotted dalmatian
Adj.1.Dalmatian - of or relating to Dalmatia or its inhabitants
Translations
Dalmatian [dælˈmeɪʃən]
A. N (= person) → dálmata mf
B. ADJdálmata

dalmatian [dælˈmeɪʃən] N (= dog) → perro m dálmata
Dalmatian dalmatian [dælˈmeɪʃən] n (= dog) → dalmatien(ne) m/f
Dalmatian
adjdalmatinisch, dalmatisch
n
(= person)Dalmatiner(in) m(f)
(= dog)Dalmatiner m
dalmatian [dælˈmeɪʃn] n (dog) → dalmata m
dalmatian [dælˈmeɪʃn] n (dog) → dalmata m


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in classic literature
 
It was doubtful whether she was really, what she called herself, a Dalmatian lady.
And he won't let a soul but a Dalmatian pick a single apple of all those apples.
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.