bullmastiff

noun

bull·​mas·​tiff ˈbu̇l-ˈma-stəf How to pronounce bullmastiff (audio)
 also  ˈbəl-
: any of a breed of large powerful dogs developed in England by crossing bulldogs with mastiffs

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In the top left corner, the bullmastiff's right ear is in a shape of Ohio, the team's home state. — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 13 June 2023 Upon entering, you might even be greeted by a big dog named Satchmo, a bullmastiff who lives in the bar. — Marina Johnson, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2023

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1830, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bullmastiff was in 1830

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bullmastiff

noun
bull·​mastiff
ˈbu̇l-ˌmas-təf
: any of a breed of large powerful dogs developed by crossing bulldogs with mastiffs

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