Malinois

noun

Ma·​li·​nois ˌma-lən-ˈwä How to pronounce Malinois (audio)
plural Malinois
: belgian malinois

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The dogs include German and Malinois shepherds as well as Labrador retrievers. — Chronicle Staff, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2026 Like many herding breeds, the Malinois is highly energetic and driven by movement, a strong prey instinct that can lead to chasing cars, animals, or even children if not channeled appropriately. — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025 At the Los Angeles City East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys there are lots of huskies, Malinois and shepherd mixes over 40 pounds with names like Lonnie, Moi, Spikey, Aloe and Marbles who are waiting to be adopted or fostered. — Staff Report, Daily News, 4 Sep. 2025 The Belgian Malinois from California is one of the 10 finalists for Nationwide Pet Insurance's 17th annual Hambone Award. — Kelli Bender, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Malinois

Word History

Etymology

French, one from Malines, from Malines (Mechelen), Belgium

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Malinois was in 1929

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“Malinois.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Malinois. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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