Great Dane

noun

very large powerful smooth-coated breed of dog

• Hypernyms: ↑working dog

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noun

1. usually capitalized G&D : a breed of smooth-coated dogs that is believed to have originated in Germany several centuries ago, that is of massive size, great strength, and 28 inches at minimum height, that ranges in color from fawn through brindle, blue, and harlequin, that was formerly used chiefly for hunting wild boar, and that has been much used for draft purposes

2. often capitalized G & usually capitalized D : a dog of the Great Dane breed

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one of a breed of large, powerful, shorthaired dogs ranging in color from fawn to brindle, blue, black, or white with black spots.

[1765-75]

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Great Dane noun

One of a breed of very large smooth- (and short-)haired dogs

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Main Entry: ↑great

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Great Dane,

any one of a breed of very large, powerful, short-haired dogs.

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n. a dog of a very large, powerful, short-haired breed

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noun, pl ⋯ Danes [count]

: a very large type of dog

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Great Dane [Great Dane] [ˌɡreɪt ˈdeɪn] [ˌɡreɪt ˈdeɪn] noun

a very large dog with short hair