MALAMUTE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

breed of sled dog developed in Alaska

Categories: Sled dog, Sledge dog

Synonyms

Malemute, Alaskan malamute, Malamute

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "malamute" comes from Inupiaq malimiut.

🧩 Fun Fact

English spelling is irregular because it preserves pronunciations from multiple historical periods simultaneously.