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dachshund
noun
dachs·hund
ˈdäks-ˌhu̇nt 
-ˌhu̇nd
-ˌhu̇nd
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
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With the crisp transatlantic accent of a minor noble and the piercing blue eyes of a long-haired dachshund, Dan Stevens could have coasted through his acting career as so many London boys have before, playing foppish love interests or sneaky villains unmasked in the third act.
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Hannah Strong, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2024
The comedian, who is married to Motley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, shared a video of the frightening encounter to Instagram on Tuesday, showing off her bold response to a coyote snatching the couple’s dachshund out of their backyard in the San Fernando Valley.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024
Our Guide to Austin 06 of 07 Muenster North of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the small city of Muenster channels its German roots with its own version of Oktoberfest that includes a dachshund dash, a stein holding contest, German music, as well as a 5K, 10K, and half marathon.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
Furlan, wife of Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, posted Ring camera video that shows a coyote running into her yard at around 1 p.m., attacking her two dogs and grabbing her dachshund, Neena, from beside the pool.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
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Hannah Strong, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2024
The comedian, who is married to Motley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, shared a video of the frightening encounter to Instagram on Tuesday, showing off her bold response to a coyote snatching the couple’s dachshund out of their backyard in the San Fernando Valley.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2024
Our Guide to Austin 06 of 07 Muenster North of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the small city of Muenster channels its German roots with its own version of Oktoberfest that includes a dachshund dash, a stein holding contest, German music, as well as a 5K, 10K, and half marathon.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
Furlan, wife of Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, posted Ring camera video that shows a coyote running into her yard at around 1 p.m., attacking her two dogs and grabbing her dachshund, Neena, from beside the pool.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Dachshund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dachshund. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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dachshund
noun
dachs·hund
ˈdäks-ˌhu̇nt
ˈdäk-sənt
ˈdäk-sənt
: any of a breed of dogs of German origin with a long body, very short legs, and long drooping ears
Etymology
from German Dachshund "dachshund," literally, "badger dog," from Dachs "badger" and Hund dog
Word Origin
The dachshund is a dog with short legs and a long history. The breed was developed in Germany more than a thousand years ago to hunt burrowing animals such as badgers. With its short legs and long, powerful body, the dachshund could follow a badger right down into its hole. It could even fight with the badger underground. The German name for the breed was Dachshund, a compound of Dachs, meaning "badger," and Hund, "dog." This German name was borrowed directly into English.
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