Looking for the meaning of the word MASTIFF in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MASTIFF with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Mastiff
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French mastin, based on Latin mansuetus ‘tame’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmastɪf
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɑːstɪf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a dog of a large, strong breed with drooping ears and pendulous lips.
Short Definition:dog of large, strong breed with drooping ears and pendulous lips
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