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noun
A large, domestic breed of dog originally bred as a watchdog, kept mainly as pets in modern times.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Alternative form of Doberman Pinscher.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
medium large breed of dog of German origin with a glossy black and tan coat; used as a watchdog
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Doberman
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Broader terms: pinscher
History
Named for Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, German breeder and tax collector.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
