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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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