dachshund
noun/ˈdɑːkshʊnd/
Frequency rank: #18,005 most common English word
Meaning
A small dog breed with a long body and very short legs, originally bred in Germany to hunt badgers.
Example sentence
The little dachshund wagged its tail and ran across the yard on its short legs.
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