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dachshund

American  
[dahks-hoond, dak-suhnd, dash-] / ˈdɑksˌhʊnd, ˈdækˌsənd, ˈdæʃ- /

noun

  1. one of a German breed of dogs having short legs, a long body and ears, and a usually tan or black-and-tan coat.

dachshund British  
/ ˈdæksˌhʊnd, ˈdakshʊnt /

noun

  1. a long-bodied short-legged breed of dog

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Etymology

Origin of dachshund

1840–50; < German, equivalent to Dachs badger + Hund dog

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