English Explanatory Dictionary

Saint Bernard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of a breed of large dog, famous for rescuing people on mountains.

Pronunciation

/ˌsənt ˈbɜːnəd/ /ˌseɪnt bɚˈnɑɹd/

Word forms

Saint Bernard Saint Bernards St. Bernard

Etymology

The dogs were originally bred for rescue at the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian-Swiss border, and Little St Bernard Pass in the Italian-French border, located close to one another.

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