mastiff

/ˈmæstɪf/ · noun

Meaning

One of an old breed of powerful, deep-chested, and smooth-coated dogs, used chiefly as watchdogs and guard dogs.

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Related words

malamute(English)mammoth(English)malemiut(English)malemute(English)large münsterländer(English)manchester terrier(English)mastodont(English)maltese(English)alaunt(English)rottweiler(English)presa(English)wolfhound(English)

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