First Known Use: 1923
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schnauzer
noun schnau·zer \ˈshnau̇-zər, ˈshnau̇t-sər\
Definition of SCHNAUZER
: a dog of any of three breeds that originated in Germany and are characterized by a wiry coat, long head, pointed ears, heavy eyebrows, and long hair on the muzzle: a : standard schnauzer b : giant schnauzer c : miniature schnauzer
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Origin of SCHNAUZER
German, from Schnauze snout — more at snout
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