malinois

/mɑliˈnwɑ/

Definitions

1. noun

A medium-sized Belgian breed of dog, known for its high energy and agility, often used as a police dog.

“The police officer used a trained malinois to sniff out the suspect.”

2. proper noun

The city of Malines, a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp.

“The historic city of Malinois has been a popular tourist destination for years.”

Synonyms

  • german shepherd
  • police dog

Antonyms

  • house pet
  • lapdog