noun

dachshund

dachshund, wiener dog

My neighbour has a small dachshund.

My neighbor owns a small dachshund.

a type of dog with a long body and short legs My neighbor has a small dachshund.

Synonyms: sausage dog, wiener dog.

From German, literally 'badger dog', from 'Dachs' (badger) + 'Hund' (dog, hound).

Remember its German origin: 'Dachs' (badger) + 'Hund' (hound). It's a dog bred to hunt badgers.

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