Word
newfoundland
Phoneticsnew·found·land, stress on the first syllable
/ˈnufəndɫənd/
Definitions
01the island or province
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. a large island off the east coast of Canada that forms part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
n. a large island in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North America, constituting the most populous part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
“They spent their summer holiday hiking along the rugged coast of Newfoundland.”
“The strategic location of Newfoundland made it a vital hub for transatlantic shipping and telegraphy during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.”
02the dog breed
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a very large, strong dog with thick fur, known for being a good swimmer and having a gentle personality.
n. a large breed of working dog originating from Newfoundland, characterized by a thick water-resistant coat and a calm temperament.
“The Newfoundland jumped into the lake to fetch the ball for the children.”
“Renowned for their water-rescue instincts, the Newfoundland possesses webbed feet and a dense double coat that allows it to swim in freezing temperatures.”
Synonyms
Usage
When referring to the dog breed, it is usually capitalised.
Etymology
From Middle English new found lande (in a letter, apparently written in 1499, from Henry VII of England to his lord chancellor, Cardinal John Morton, about the North American land explored by Sebastian and John Cabot, a likely location being Newfoundland, or the name later being specifically narrowed down to it), equivalent to newfound + land.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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