collie

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col·lie / ˈkälē/ • n. (pl. -lies) a sheepdog of a breed originating in Scotland, having a long, pointed nose and thick, long hair.

collie

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collie shepherd's dog. XVII. orig. Sc., perh. f. coll COAL (from its black colour) + -IE.

collie

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collie Smooth-coated or long-haired working dog. It has a lean, wedge-shaped head with small triangular ears. The long body is set on strong straight legs, and the tail is long and curved. The coat, usually black-and-white or tan, may be rough or smooth. Height: to 66cm (26in) at the shoulder.

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