Border collie: Meaning and Definition of

Bor'der col"lie

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. one of a breed of herding dogs, developed in the border area between Scotland and England, having a harsh, wavy coat, usually black with white around the neck, chest, face, feet, and the tip of the tail, used for both sheep and cattle herding.
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