HealthAugust 7, 2026

dachshund

DAKS-hund

Definition

A breed of small dog with a long body and short legs, mentioned in the article as an example of a recognizable neighborhood fixture.

Etymology

The word comes from German, where 'Dachs' means 'badger' and 'Hund' means 'dog,' referring to the breed's original purpose of hunting badgers.

In the news

The article uses the 'neighbor with the elderly dachshund' as an example of a 'weak tie'—a brief, familiar interaction that makes life feel more inhabited and connected.

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