basset

C2 Topic:Animals

US /ˈbæsɪt/ UK /ˈbæsɪt/ See IPA manual

Minimal pairs

Sounds like batshit /tʃ/ vs /s/

Freq #35358

Meanings

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noun
a basset hound, a short-legged dog with long ears and a strong sense of smell

A brown basset trotted ahead on a long leash.

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Synonyms

1 noun · a basset hound, a... basset hound

Word family

Derived forms bagle

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Phrases (1)

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basset hound
a breed of dog with a long body, short legs, and long ears

Noun + noun

Etymology

Borrowed from French Basset or a variant of Bassett.

Topics

Animals

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