Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

askal

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: askal
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A variety of mongrel free-ranging dog found in the Philippines.

Example Sentences

"Two askals in a fuck-lock at the foot of the steps to St. Joseph, standing side by side as if they just happened to stand side by side."
"Figaro, the pup with long white hair like a sheep dog, was deeply asleep. Fabio, his dark-colored twin that looked like an ordinary askal, lapped softly and gratefully at my hand."
"Humans can be seen in the process of diversification as they span differentials from the dark to the white race, which is part of a natural law that distinguishes a bulldog from an askal."
"They had three ferocious dogs, also askals, who were notorious for chasing after people who passed by the house."

Etymology

From Tagalog askal, a blend of aso (“dog”) + kalye (“street”).

Word Breakdown

Root: askal

Inflected Forms

askals (plural)

Synonyms

aspin

Questions

What does askal mean?: A variety of mongrel free-ranging dog found in the Philippines.
Where does askal come from?: From Tagalog askal, a blend of aso (“dog”) + kalye (“street”).

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