basset hound

/ˌbæsət haʊnd/
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Definitions of basset hound
  1. noun
    smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
    synonyms: basset
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    type of:
    hound, hound dog
    any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
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