DACHSHUND

dachshund, dachsie, badger dog

(noun) small long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears; suited for following game into burrows

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dachshund (plural dachshunds)

A certain breed of dog having short legs and a long trunk, including miniature, long-haired, and short-haired varieties.

Synonyms

• dashhound (common mispronunciation)

• sausage dog

• wiener dog

Source: Wiktionary


Dachs"hund`, n. Etym: [G., from dachs badger + hund dog.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: One of a breed of small dogs with short crooked legs, and long body; -- called also badger dog. There are two kinds, the rough- haired and the smooth-haired.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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