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Definition of Poltalloch in English:

Poltalloch

noun

historical

  • More fully "Poltalloch terrier". The West Highland white terrier; a dog of this breed.

    The breed was developed at Poltalloch by the Malcolm family, especially Colonel E. D. Malcolm (1837–1930).

Pronunciation

Poltalloch

/pɒlˈtaləx/ /pɒlˈtalək/

Origin

Late 19th century. From Poltalloch, the name of an estate in Argyll, Scotland, where the breed was developed.