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German
Etymology
From unter- + Hund. At least in the sense “underdog” a calque of the English.
Pronunciation
Noun
Unterhund m (strong, genitive Unterhundes or Unterhunds, plural Unterhunde)
- (usually humorous) Synonym of Underdog.
- (uncommon) subordinate, henchman
Declension