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Molosse

Mo-losse′

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Noun.
See
Molossus
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Definition 2024


molosse

molosse

English

Noun

molosse (plural molosses)

  1. Alternative form of molossus


French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin molossus (in molossus canis), from Ancient Greek Μολοσσός (Molossós, of Molossus (an area known for its guard-dogs)).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɔlɔs/

Noun

molosse m (plural molosses)

  1. (literary or humorous) huge dog, great hound