English Explanatory Dictionary

Rottweiler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very large muscular breed of dog of German origin with black fur and tanned markings.
  2. A very aggressive or short-tempered person.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Rottweiler.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɒtvaɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹɒtwaɪlə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Rottweiler.wav

Word forms

Rottweiler Rottweilers

Etymology

Borrowed from German Rottweiler, from German Rottweil.

Derived words

God's Rottweiler Rottie
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