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Saint Bernard

UK/ˌsənt ˈbɜːnəd/US/ˌseɪnt bɚˈnɑɹd/

Saint Bernard noun: one of a breed of large dog, famous for rescuing people on mountains.

saint bernard: one of a breed of large dog, famous for rescuing people on mountains
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Noun

Saint Bernard (plural Saint Bernards)

  1. One of a breed of large dog, famous for rescuing people on mountains.

Saint Bernard meaning in Malay

Saint Bernard in Malay

Saint Bernard breed of Dog
Saint Bernard

Forms of Saint Bernard

pluralSaint Bernards
alternative formSt. Bernard

Origin of Saint Bernard

The dogs were originally bred for rescue at the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian-Swiss border, and Little St Bernard Pass in the Italian-French border, located close to one another.

Questions about Saint Bernard

What does Saint Bernard mean?
Saint Bernard means one of a breed of large dog, famous for rescuing people on mountains.
What is Saint Bernard in Malay?
Saint Bernard in Malay is Saint Bernard. See Saint Bernard meaning in Malay.
What part of speech is Saint Bernard?
Saint Bernard is a noun.
How do you pronounce Saint Bernard?
Saint Bernard is pronounced /ˌsənt ˈbɜːnəd/ (UK).
What is the plural of Saint Bernard?
The plural of Saint Bernard is Saint Bernards.

Words near Saint Bernard in the dictionary

  1. Saint Apollinaire
  2. Saint Aubin
  3. Saint Barbara
  4. Saint Bartholomew's Day massacre
  5. Saint Barthélemy
  6. Saint Bernard
  7. Saint Bernards
  8. Saint Catharines
  9. Saint Catherine
  10. Saint Charles
  11. Saint Christopher

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