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basset

Pronunciation: /ˈbasɪt/
(also basset hound)
Definition of basset

noun

  • a sturdy hunting dog of a breed with a long body, short legs, and long drooping ears.

Origin:

early 17th century: from French, diminutive of bas 'low', from medieval Latin bassus 'short'

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