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pin·scher

(pĭn′shər)

Any of several breeds of dog originally developed in Europe, especially the Doberman pinscher.

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pinscher

(ˈpɪnʃə)

(Animals) another name for Doberman pinscher

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Dobermann, pinscher - Dobermanns are named for German dog breeder Ludwig Dobermann; pinscher means "terrier" in German.

See also related terms for terrier.

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Noun

pinscher - any of three breeds of dogs whose ears and tail are usually cropped

guard dog, watchdog - a dog trained to guard property

Doberman, Doberman pinscher - medium large breed of dog of German origin with a glossy black and tan coat; used as a watchdog

miniature pinscher - small German version of a Doberman pinscher

affenpinscher, monkey dog, monkey pinscher - European breed of small dog resembling a terrier with dark wiry hair and a tufted muzzle

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