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Noun: alsatian  al'sey-shun
  1. Breed of large shepherd dogs used in police work and as a guide for the blind
    "The alsatian led its blind owner safely across the street";
    - German shepherd, German shepherd dog, German police dog
Adjective: Alsatian  al'sey-shun
  1. Of or relating to or characteristic of Alsace or its inhabitants
    "Alsatian cuisine blends French and German influences, reflecting the region's unique history"
Noun: Alsatian  al'sey-shun
  1. A native or inhabitant of Alsace

Derived forms: alsatians, Alsatians

Type of: denizen, dweller, habitant, indweller, inhabitant, sheep dog, sheepdog, shepherd dog

Encyclopedia: Alsatian