bull mastiff

bull mastiff
noun
large powerful breed developed by crossing the bulldog and the mastiff
Hypernyms: ↑working dog

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noun
Etymology: bulldog + mastiff
: a large powerful dog of an English breed developed from crossings of the bulldog and mastiff that is brindled or fawn with black mask and is used especially in South Africa as a watch or guard dog

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ˌbull ˈmastiff 7 [bull mastiff] noun
a large strong dog with short smooth hair

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