akita
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• noun
A large, powerful breed of dog originating from the mountainous northern regions of Japan, characterized by a thick double coat, erect triangular ears, and a plush tail that curls over the back.
"We adopted a loyal Akita who quickly became fiercely protective of our family."
A major city and prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of northern Honshu, Japan, bordered by the Sea of Japan and known for its heavy winter snowfall, agriculture, and namesake dog breed.
"During our tour of northern Japan, we spent three days in Akita to witness the spectacular Kanto Matsuri festival."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 'Akita' (秋田), literally meaning 'autumn rice field' (from 'aki' meaning autumn and 'ta' meaning rice field), named after the Akita Prefecture in northern Honshu, Japan, where the dog breed originated.