English Explanatory Dictionary

basset hound

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A shortlegged breed of dog of the hound family.

Word forms

basset hound basset hounds

Etymology

From French basset (“basset hound”), nominalization of Old French adjective basset (“short-legged”), from bas (“short, low”).

Derived words

bagle hound baskimo Bassador
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