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keeshond

American  
[keys-hond, kees-] / ˈkeɪsˌhɒnd, ˈkis- /

noun

plural

keeshonden

  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 British  
/ ˈkiːs-, ˈkeɪsˌhɒnd /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of keeshond

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

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