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

  1. 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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