Saint Bernard

noun Saint Ber·nard \-bər-ˈnärd\

Definition of SAINT BERNARD

: any of a Swiss alpine breed of tall powerful working dogs used especially formerly in aiding lost travelers

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the hospice of Grand St. Bernard, where such dogs were first bred

First Known Use: 1839

geographical name

SAINT BERNARD Defined for Kids

noun Saint Ber·nard \ˌsānt-bər-ˈnärd\

: a very large powerful dog originally of the Swiss Alps and used in the past to find and help lost travelers

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