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单词 dachshund
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dachshund

noun

dachs·​hund ˈdäks-ˌhu̇nt How to pronounce dachshund (audio) -ˌhu̇nd How to pronounce dachshund (audio)
ˈdäk-sənt;
 especially British  ˈdak-sənd
: any of a breed of long-bodied, short-legged dogs of German origin that occur in short-haired, long-haired, and wirehaired varieties

Illustration of dachshund

Illustration of dachshund

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Ivy, the dachshund is definitely one man’s best friend. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com, 21 June 2022 Frank has two pets, Pushpaw and Pupshaw, who look like the fraternal-twin offspring of a dachshund and a footstool. Sam Thielman, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2022 Heller, who often busks with his wire-haired dachshund, Django, can be found in various spots downtown during the warmer months. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2022 Chelsea Blackwell’s dachshund, Blue, disappeared Monday, and the distraught owner went in search. Bobby Caina Calvan, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2022 Chelsea Blackwell's dachshund, Blue, disappeared Monday, and the distraught owner went in search. Bobby Caina Calvan, USA TODAY, 8 June 2022 The content of the post, the white dachshund with a glass of red wine, originates from a June 2019 Instagram image of a dog named Whitney Chewston. Ana Faguy, USA TODAY, 8 June 2022 According to the British tabloids, the queen currently has two corgis named Muick and Sandy, a dorgi (corgi-dachshund mix) named Candy and, in a break from tradition, a cocker spaniel named Lissy. Karla Adam, Washington Post, 31 May 2022 For dog fans, there’s plenty to dig into (like a dachshund, #10) and point out (like a pointer, #120). NBC News, 16 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

German, from Dachs badger + Hund dog

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

dachshund

noun

dachs·​hund ˈdäks-ˌhu̇nt How to pronounce dachshund (audio)
ˈdäk-sənt
: a small dog of German origin with a long body, short legs, and long drooping ears
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