Collie Meaning

/ˈkɒli/
B1

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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Definition

nounAny of various breeds of dog originating in Scotland and England as sheepdogs

nameA surname.

Sentence Examples

We keep a collie as a pet.
Tom's dog is a collie.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The loyal ____ herded the sheep back into the pen.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ is a breed of herding dog that originated in several ton.

Word Origin & History

Perhaps originally from coal, with reference to its colour; compare colly and collier. More at Wikipedia at collie § Name.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The loyal ____ herded the sheep back into the pen.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ is a breed of herding dog that originated in several ton.

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