Schnauzer

//ˈʃnaʊzɚ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A dog of a particular breed originating in Germany.

    "The five-year-old Giant Schnauzer was also awarded Best in Show at the AKC National Championship in December."

  2. 2
    old German breed of sturdy black or greyish wire-haired terriers having a blunt muzzle ranging in size from fairly small to very large; used as ratters and guard dogs or police dogs wordnet

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standard schnauzer

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"The Schnauzer is a breed of dog originating in Germany. Its name derives from the German word Schnauze, meaning "snout"."

Etymology

Borrowed from German Schnauzer.

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