Pomeranian
[ pom-uh-rey-nee-uhn, -reyn-yuhn ]
/ ˌpɒm əˈreɪ ni ən, -ˈreɪn yən /
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adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Pomerania.
noun
one of a breed of small dogs having long, straight hair, erect ears, and a tail carried over the back.
a native or inhabitant of Pomerania.
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Origin of Pomeranian
First recorded in 1750–60; Pomerani(a) + -an
Words nearby Pomeranian
pombe, pome, pomegranate, pomelo, Pomerania, Pomeranian, pomfret, pomiculture, pomiferous, Pommard, pomme blanche
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British Dictionary definitions for Pomeranian
Pomeranian
/ (ˌpɒməˈreɪnɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to Pomerania or its inhabitants
noun
a native or inhabitant of Pomerania, esp a German
a breed of toy dog of the spitz type with a long thick straight coat
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