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Jack Russell terrier

noun \ˈjak-ˈrə-səl-\

Definition of JACK RUSSELL TERRIER

:  any of a breed of small terriers having a white coat with brown, black, or brown-and-black markings —called also Jack Russell
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Origin of JACK RUSSELL TERRIER

Jack (John) Russell †1883 English clergyman & dog breeder
First Known Use: 1961

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