Dachshund

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdæxsÉ™nd/, /ˈdæksÉ™nd/

Origin

German Dachs ("badger") + Hund ("dog")

Full definition of dachshund

Noun

1. A certain breed of dog having short legs and a long trunk, including miniature, long-haired, and short-haired varieties.
• Wodehouse Offing|XVI|Say what you will of dachshunds, their peculiar shape makes them the easiest breed of dog to trip over in existence.

Synonyms

• sausage dog
• wiener dog