dachshund meaning
UK US /ˈdɑkshʊnd/ 2 syllables
dachshund (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.
Definition of dachshund
- small long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears; suited for following game into burrows
Synonyms: dachsie, badger dog
Type of: hunting dog
Kinds: sausage dog
How to pronounce dachshund
dachshund is pronounced /ˈdɑkshʊnd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Word lists: words starting with DA · words ending in ND · 9-letter words
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