English bulldog

/ˌɪŋ(g)lɪʃ ˌbʊlˈdɔg/
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Other forms: English bulldogs

Definitions of English bulldog
  1. noun
    a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting
    synonyms: bulldog
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    types:
    French bulldog
    small stocky version of the bulldog having a sleek coat and square head
    type of:
    working dog
    any of several breeds of usually large powerful dogs bred to work as draft animals and guard and guide dogs
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