keeshond

noun kees·hond \ˈkās-ˌhȯnt\

plural kees·hon·den \-ˌhȯn-dən\

Definition of KEESHOND

: any of a Dutch breed of compact medium-sized dogs that have a dense heavy grayish coat and a foxy head

Dutch, probably from Kees, nickname for Cornelis Cornelius + hond dog, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old English hund hound

First Known Use: 1926

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