Bernese

//ˌbɜːˈniːz// adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A native or inhabitant of Bern.
  2. 2
    A Bernese mountain dog informal
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, from, or pertaining to Bern. not-comparable

Example

More examples

"The children are playing with the Bernese mountain dog."

Etymology

From Bern + -ese.

Related phrases

Bernese AlpsBernese GermanBernese OberlandBernese mountain dog

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