Sealyham terrier

noun Sea·ly·ham terrier \ˈsē-lē-ˌham-, especially British -lē-əm-\

Definition of SEALYHAM TERRIER

: any of a breed of short-legged long-headed terriers developed in Wales with a usually white wiry outer coat and soft dense undercoat

Sealyham, Pembrokeshire, Wales

First Known Use: 1907

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