keeshond

[ keys-hond, kees- ]

noun

, plural kees·hon·den [keys, -hon-d, uh, n, kees, -].

1. one of a Dutch breed of small dogs having thick, silver-gray hair tipped with black and a tail carried over the back.

keeshond

/ ˈkeɪsˌhɒnd; ˈkiːs- /

noun

1. a breed of dog of the spitz type with a shaggy greyish coat and tightly curled tail, originating in Holland

Word History and Origins

Origin of keeshond¹

1925–30; < Dutch, probably special use of Kees (shortening of proper name Cornelius ) + hond dog; hound ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of keeshond¹

C20: from Dutch, probably from Kees nickname for Cornelis Cornelius, from Latin + hond hound ¹