dachshund
Translation
dachshund, sausage dog
Examples
My neighbor has a cute dachshund.
My neighbour has a cute dachshund.
Grammar Patterns
a dachshund (a type of dog) She wants to get a dachshund puppy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sausage dog, wiener dog
Etymology
From German 'Dachs' (badger) + 'Hund' (hound), as they were bred to hunt badgers.
Memory Tips
Picture a dog with a long body, like a sausage.