Masculine

Dachshund

Meaning

  1. (archaic, masculine, strong) dachshund (sausage dog, wiener dog)
  2. (archaic, broadly, masculine, strong) a similar-looking dog, e.g. a basset hound

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdaks.hʊnt/
Etymology

15th c., from Dachs (“badger”) + Hund (“dog”), because the breed was used for hunting badgers.

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