dachshund
|dach-shund|
🇺🇸
/ˈdɑːkʃənd/
🇬🇧
/ˈdækʃʊnd/
short-legged hunting dog
Etymology
'dachshund' originates from German, specifically the word 'Dachshund', where 'Dachs' meant 'badger' and 'Hund' meant 'dog'.
'dachshund' was borrowed into English from German (Dachshund) in the 18th–19th century; the compound spelling was retained while pronunciation adjusted to English phonology.
Initially, it meant 'badger dog' (a dog used for hunting badgers); over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small, short-legged dog breed often kept as a pet'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small short-legged dog breed with a long body, originally bred to hunt badgers; also called a sausage dog or wiener dog.
My neighbor walks his dachshund every morning in the park.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2026/01/15 15:56