Meanings
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noun
a small dog of a German breed with a long body, very short legs, and long drooping ears
The dachshund squeezed beneath the low fence and ran across the garden.
Thesaurus
Etymology
Borrowed from German Dachshund, literally 'badger dog,' from Dachs, 'badger,' + Hund, 'dog.' The breed's long body, short legs, and strong digging ability were developed for pursuing badgers and other burrowing animals.