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basset hound

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basset hound
n.
A short-haired hunting dog of a breed originating in France and having a long body, short legs, and long drooping ears.
[French, short, basset hound, diminutive of basse, fem. of bas, low; see base2.]
basset hound
Noun
a smooth-haired dog with short legs and long ears [French bas low]
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Noun1.basset houndbasset hound - smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
basset
hound, hound dog - any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears


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