Great Dane
Great Dane noun: a mastiff known for its great size, bred in Germany to hunt boar and large game.
Noun
Great Dane (plural Great Danes)
- A mastiff known for its great size, bred in Germany to hunt boar and large game.
- Eventually, he was named the world’s tallest male dog, taking over the title from fellow Great Dane Zeus who also died aged three in September, after suffering from bone cancer.
Great Danes have relatively short life expectancies compared to smaller dogs, living for an average of 8-10 years, and...2024 June 25, Issy Ronald, “Kevin, world’s tallest male dog, dies shortly after securing record”, in CNN
- Synonyms:
- Boarhound, Danish Hound, Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff
- Eventually, he was named the world’s tallest male dog, taking over the title from fellow Great Dane Zeus who also died aged three in September, after suffering from bone cancer.
Synonyms of Great Dane
- Boarhound
- Danish Hound
- Deutsche Dogge
- German Mastiff
Forms of Great Dane
| plural | Great Danes |
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Words formed from Great Dane
Questions about Great Dane
- What does Great Dane mean?
- Great Dane means a mastiff known for its great size, bred in Germany to hunt boar and large game.
- What part of speech is Great Dane?
- Great Dane is a noun.
- What is the plural of Great Dane?
- The plural of Great Dane is Great Danes.
Words near Great Dane in the dictionary
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