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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How to use Pomeranian in a sentence

A Pomeranian looks nothing like a Staffordshire bull terrier.
These scientists are working to extend the life span of pet dogs—and their owners|Jessica Hamzelou|August 15, 2022|MIT Technology Review
At the onset of the pandemic in 2020, a 17-year-old Pomeranian tested positive for the virus.
Hong Kong Says Hamsters May Have Infected a Pet Shop Worker With COVID-19. Now They All Must Die|Chad de Guzman|January 18, 2022|Time
Very different, in every respect, is the affair of the Pomeranian castle.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 97, November, 1865|Various
A Pomeranian story marks the transition to a type of tale wherein one special characteristic of elfin gifts is presented.
The Science of Fairy Tales|Edwin Sidney Hartland

He was born in 1803, in Pyritz, a Pomeranian village, and commenced his missionary labors at about thirty years of age.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. VII, December 1850, Vol. II|Various
A Pomeranian tradition relates the adventure of an officer who was much troubled by the nightmare.
The Science of Fairy Tales|Edwin Sidney Hartland
A little white Pomeranian dog was curled up in front of the fire, and added for the time to the effect of peacefulness.
Katharine Frensham|Beatrice Harraden

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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