01 n. A breed of large dogs noted for strength and courage. There are various strains, differing in form and color, and characteristic of differ…
pl.
Mastiffs, Mastives
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1.
A breed of large dogs noted for strength and courage. There are various strains, differing in form and color, and characteristic of different countries.(Zool.)
Phrases & compounds
Mastiff bat —
, any bat of the genus Molossus; so called because the face somewhat resembles that of a mastiff.