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dachshund

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dachshund /ˈdäksˌho͝ond, , ˈdɑksˌhʊnd , ˈdäksənd, ˈdɑksənd /
noun a dog of a short-legged, long-bodied breed.
– ORIGIN late 19th century : from German, literally badger dog (the breed being originally used to dig badgers out of their setts).