dachshund

dachs-hund · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small dog breed of German origin, characterized by a long body, short legs, and elongated snout, originally bred to hunt badgers and other burrowing animals.

Forms

plural: dachshunds

Related words

See also: beagle, hound, terrier
Synonyms: sausage dog, wiener dog

Etymology

From German Dachshund, literally "badger dog," from Dachs meaning "badger" + Hund meaning "dog."