German shepherd
noun/ˌd͡ʒɜː.mənˈʃɛ.pəd/ · /ˌd͡ʒɜɹ.mənˈʃɛ.pəɹd/
Etymology A more commonly used shortening of German Shepherd Dog.
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A large-sized breed of dog often used as a guard dog or police dog.
- Derived terms
- German shepherdess, German Sheprador, Sheprador