Newfoundland noun. ['nju:f(ǝ)n(d)lǝnd, -land, nju:'faʊndlǝnd] E17.
[A large island on the east coast of Canada and a Canadian province consisting of the island and mainland Labrador.]
1. Used attrib. to designate things from, characteristic of, or associated with Newfoundland. E17.
Newfoundland fish codfish.

2. (An animal of) a very large breed of dog with a thick coarse usu. black coat, noted for its intelligence, strength, and swimming ability. Also more fully Newfoundland dog. L18.
LANDSEER Newfoundland.

■ Newfoundlander noun (a) a native or inhabitant of Newfoundland; (b) a Newfoundland dog: E17.

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