Es·ki·mo n.; pl. Eskimos   Ethnol. One of a peculiar race inhabiting Arctic America and Greenland.  In many respects the Eskimos resemble the Mongolian race. [Written also Esquimau.]
  Eskimo dog Zoöl., one of a breed of large and powerful dogs used by the Eskimos to draw sledges. It closely resembles the gray wolf, with which it is often crossed.
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  Eskimo dog
       n : breed of heavy-coated Arctic sled dog [syn: husky]