"molosser" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: molossers [plural]
Etymology: Derived from Molossia, an area of ancient Epirus, where the large shepherd dog was known as a Molossus Head templates: {{en-noun}} molosser (plural molossers)
  1. (zoology) A dog of various large, solidly-built breeds, typically having heavy bones, pendant ears, and a relatively short and well-muscled neck with a short, broad muzzle. Wikipedia link: molosser Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Dogs

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