# molosser

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A dog of various large, solidly-built breeds, typically having heavy bones, pendant ears, and a relatively short and well-muscled neck with a short, broad muzzle.

## Etymology
Derived from Molossia, an area of ancient Epirus, where the large shepherd dog was known as a Molossus

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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