English Explanatory Dictionary

German shepherd

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large-sized breed of dog often used as a guard dog or police dog.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

German shepherd German shepherds

Etymology

A more commonly used shortening of German Shepherd Dog.

Synonyms

alsatian Alsatian shepherd Alsatian wolf dog German Shepherd Dog Nazi Shepherd

Derived words

German shepherdess German Sheprador Sheprador
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