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pinscher

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈpɪnʃə(ɹ)/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Any of several breeds of dog.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

any of three breeds of dogs whose ears and tail are usually cropped

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: watchdog, guard dog

Narrower terms: Doberman, Doberman pinscher, miniature pinscher, affenpinscher, monkey pinscher, monkey dog

History

Etymology

From German Pinscher.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: pinseri — dog breed
  • German: Pinscher — dog breed
  • Irish: pinséir — dog breed
  • Polish: pinczer — dog breed
  • Russian: пи́нчер (pínčer) — dog breed