husky
adjective/ˈhʌski/
Frequency rank: #9,642 most common English word
Meaning
having a deep, rough, or hoarse quality (of a voice); also describes something large and sturdy.
Example sentence
The sled dog had husky voice that made it sound strong and powerful.
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