Jack Russell
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noun
a small short-legged terrier having a white coat with tan, black, or lemon markings: there are rough- and smooth-haired varietiesAlso called: Jack Russell terrier
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Word Origin for Jack Russell
named after John Russell (1795–1883), English clergyman who developed the breed
Words nearby Jack Russell
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How to use Jack Russell in a sentence
My father-in-law called him the "heavy artillery," bringing up the rear after the Jack Russell reconnoitering party.
The career of a 9-year-old Jack Russell terrier named Uggie was almost over when he bit a goat.
Last September I gave my Jack Russell terrier, Daisy, all of my money to invest.
Jack Russell stood in the doorway of the Admiral's cabin on the Ohio, cap in hand.
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