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Jack Russell

Jack Russell noun: a breed of terrier dog, usually white with brown patches and commonly found domesticated and kept as pets.

Noun

Jack Russell (plural Jack Russells)

  1. A breed of terrier dog, usually white with brown patches and commonly found domesticated and kept as pets.

Forms of Jack Russell

pluralJack Russells

Origin of Jack Russell

From the Reverend Jack Russell (1795–1883) who developed the breed in the early 19th century.

Words formed from Jack Russell

Questions about Jack Russell

What does Jack Russell mean?
Jack Russell means a breed of terrier dog, usually white with brown patches and commonly found domesticated and kept as pets.
What part of speech is Jack Russell?
Jack Russell is a noun.
What is the plural of Jack Russell?
The plural of Jack Russell is Jack Russells.

Words near Jack Russell in the dictionary

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  8. Jack Russell terriers
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