cur

Meanings

• noun

  A type of Irish dog breed.

  - "The cur is a popular Irish dog breed."
  - "I have a cur named Fido."

• noun

  A term for a person who is overly critical or harsh.

  - "Don't be such a cur, she's just trying her best."
  - "He's a cur when it comes to giving compliments."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cur
fur , pour , cure

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Variants

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cur , curs

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Etymology

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The word 'cur' has Irish origins and means 'wolf' or 'dog'.

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Trivia

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1. The cur was the official dog breed of Ireland until the 19th century.

2. The cur is known for its distinctive bark, which is often described as sounding like a cross between a bark and a howl.

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Related Concepts

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1. Irish Wolfhound: Another large Irish breed of dog, known for its hunting abilities and ancient origins.

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Culture

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The cur is a popular Irish dog breed that has been featured in Irish folklore and mythology. They were often used as hunting dogs and were believed to have supernatural abilities.

How to Memorize "cur"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cur as a small, energetic Irish dog with a playful and mischievous personality.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cur' with the image of a small, Irish dog, and remember its meaning as a breed.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'cur' is an Irish word that means 'wolf' or 'dog'.

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