Daurna

/ˈdɔːrnə/ noun

Definition

A variant or related term for a Siberian dog breed, possibly a regional name variant.

Etymology

Likely a variant of 'dauri' or a related Siberian/Russian term for dog breeds adapted to harsh northern climates.

Kelly Says

Language researchers encounter these ultra-obscure breed names in old explorers' diaries and fur-trade records—'daurna' appears just enough times to puzzle etymologists but not enough to confirm its exact meaning.

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