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spitz

UK/spɪts/ US/ˈspɪts/ uncommon

noun

1.

any of various stocky heavy-coated breeds of dogs native to northern regions having pointed muzzles and erect ears with a curled furry tail

Origin

From German Spitz, from spitz (“pointed”); so called from the tapering shape of its muzzle.

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