ˈku̇ˌväs, ˈküˌ- noun
Etymology: Hungarian, from Turkish kavas armed constable, guard, doorkeeper, from Arabic qawwās bowman
1. usually capitalized : a long-established Hungarian breed of tall and light-footed but sturdy white dogs
2. plural ku·va·szok _väˌsȯk often capitalized : any dog of the Kuvasz breed used for centuries as guard and hunting dogs