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Definition of dachshund

dachshund

/ˈdɑːks.hʊnd/
dach · shund
Plural:dachshunds
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dachshund Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small breed of dog of German origin, characterized by a long body, very short legs, and drooping ears, originally bred to hunt badgers.

Example

"The energetic dachshund quickly dug a hole under the fence to investigate the scent of a garden mole."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from German 'Dachshund' (literally 'badger dog'), derived from 'Dachs' (badger) and 'Hund' (dog). The breed was originally developed to track and hunt burrowing animals.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dachshund. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dachshund
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