BASSET HOUND


Meaning of BASSET HOUND in English

bas ‧ set /ˈbæsət, ˈbæsɪt/ BrE AmE ( also ˈbasset ˌhound ) noun [countable]

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: French ; Origin: bas 'low' ; because of its short legs ]

a dog with short legs and long ears, used for hunting

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