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Akita

noun Aki·ta \ə-ˈkē-tə, ä-\

Definition of AKITA

:  any of a breed of large muscular dogs of Japanese origin
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Origin of AKITA

from Akita, Japan
First Known Use: 1928

Akita

geographical name Aki·ta \ä-ˈkē-tä, ˈä-kē-ˌtä\

Definition of AKITA

city & port Japan in N Honshu on Sea of Japan pop 317,625

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