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dachshund

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dachshund /ˈdaks(ə)nd , ˈdakshʊnd , ˈdakshʊnt , ˈdaʃnd /
noun a dog of a very 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).