dachshund

Meanings

1. 1
   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.

Simplified etymology

Dachshund was borrowed from German in the late 19th century and literally means “badger hound.” The dogs were bred to pursue badgers into their setts.

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.

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