akita in British English
(əˈkiːtə)
noun
a large powerfully-built dog of a Japanese breed with erect ears, a typically white coat, and a large full tail carried curled over its back
Word origin
C20: named after a district in N JapanAkita in American English 1
(əˈkitə; ɑˈkitə)
noun
any of a breed of large, powerful dog with a thick coat, erect ears, and a bushy, curled tail
Word origin
after Akita prefecture, Japan, where orig. bredAkita in American English 2
(əˈkitə; ɑˈkitə)
city in N Honshu, Japan, on the Sea of Japan: pop. 304,000
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