molosse
/məˈlɒsi, ˈmɒlsɪz/Definitions
1. noun
A large, powerful dog of ancient Greece and Rome, now extinct, often kept for fighting.
“The ancient gladiators fought fierce molosse in the arena.”
2. noun
A type of large dog, such as a mastiff, bred for strength and fighting ability.
“The breeder specialized in training powerful molosse for protection.”