Skye
Skye (noun) means a Skye terrier. Example: “In fact, few drop-eared Skyes are being exhibited and none of the present top winners has them.”
Word forms
Skyes plural
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In fact, few drop-eared _____ are being exhibited and none of the present top winners has them.
Etymology
Derived from Scottish Gaelic An t-Eilean Sgitheanach, of long disputed (probably non-Indo-European substrate) origin, with several theories proposed and none widely accepted; see Etymology of Skye.
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What does “Skye” mean?
The word “Skye” means a Skye terrier.
How do you pronounce “Skye”?
“Skye” is pronounced skeye (/skaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Skye” in a sentence?
Here is “Skye” used in a sentence: “In fact, few drop-eared Skyes are being exhibited and none of the present top winners has them.”
What part of speech is “Skye”?
“Skye” is a noun.
Where does the word “Skye” come from?
The word “Skye” comes from Scottish Gaelic. Derived from Scottish Gaelic An t-Eilean Sgitheanach, of long disputed (probably non-Indo-European substrate) origin, with several theories proposed and none widely accepted; see Etymology of Skye.
Is “Skye” a common word?
“Skye” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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