st bernard

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st bernard

A St Bernard carries a small barrel on its collar in the snowy mountains.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A Swiss alpine breed of large powerful dog with a thick coat of hair used as a rescue dog: A St Bernard is a specific breed of working dog originally bred for rescue in the Alps.
Usage
  • The word "St Bernard" is a proper noun and is always capitalized. It refers specifically to this breed. It is typically used with an article ("a," "the").
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The monastery kept St Bernards to help find lost travelers.
    • We saw a beautiful St Bernard at the dog show.
    • The St Bernard is known for its strength and gentle temperament.
Advanced Usage
  • "St Bernard dog": This full phrasing is sometimes used for absolute clarity, though "St Bernard" alone is standard.
    • The legendary rescue stories involve the St Bernard dog.
Variants and Related Words
  • Saint Bernard: An alternative, less common spelling of the breed's name.
  • Alpine rescue dog: A descriptive term for the St Bernard's historical function.
Synonyms
  • Rescue dog: A general term for dogs trained for mountain or disaster rescue.
  • Working dog: A broad category that includes breeds like the St Bernard.
Related Phrases
  • Barrel brandy: A reference to the (historically inaccurate) legend that St Bernards carried small casks of brandy to revive victims. This is a cultural association, not a feature of the breed itself.
st bernard

A St Bernard carries a small barrel on its collar in the snowy mountains.

Noun
  1. a Swiss alpine breed of large powerful dog with a thick coat of hair used as a rescue dog

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