Spitz
pronunciation
How to pronounce Spitz in British English:
UK [spɪts]
How to pronounce Spitz in American English:
US
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- Noun:
- any of various stocky heavy-coated breeds of dogs native to northern regions having pointed muzzles and erect ears with a curled furry tail
Word Origin
- Spitz (n.)
- breed of small Pomeranian dog, 1842, from German Spitz, Spitzhund, from spitz "pointed" (see spit (n.2)). So called from the tapering shape of its muzzle.
Example
- 1. Mark spitz holds the all-time olympic record for mens swimming events .
- 2. Louise spitz of manches , a london law firm , has observed an " exceptional " period since september .
- 3. Mark spitz arrived in munich with a mission - to win gold in all his events .
- 4. In most marriages there is barely enough money to support one family in one country , notes ms spitz .
- 5. Come on , spitz ! Know where you 're going with it !