Saint Bernard

See also: saint-bernard

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

The dogs were originally bred for rescue at the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian-Swiss border, and Little St Bernard Pass in the Italian-French border, located close to one another.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌsənt ˈbɜːnəd/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌseɪnt bɚˈnɑɹd/

Noun

Saint Bernard (plural Saint Bernards)

  1. One of a breed of large dog, famous for rescuing people on mountains.

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