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The word 'Australian' is a proper adjective, an adjective derived from a proper noun. The noun 'terrier' is a common noun, a general word for a breed of dog.

The compound noun 'Australian terrier' can be considered a common noun (a general word for the type of breed) or a proper noun (based on the proper adjective).

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