noun
spitz
spihts
Spitz (noun) means any of several Nordic dog breeds with pointed muzzles and ears, such as the Pomeranian or Samoyed. Example: “Her fluffy white dog is a Japanese Spitz.”
noun
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Any of several Nordic dog breeds with pointed muzzles and ears, such as the Pomeranian or Samoyed.
"Her fluffy white dog is a Japanese Spitz."
How to use spitz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA family of fluffy, pointy-eared, pointy-muzzled dog breeds from northern climates.
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Etymology
From German Spitz, "pointed," describing the breed's tapered muzzle.
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What does “spitz” mean?
The word “spitz” means any of several Nordic dog breeds with pointed muzzles and ears, such as the Pomeranian or Samoyed. In plain terms, a family of fluffy, pointy-eared, pointy-muzzled dog breeds from northern climates.
How do you pronounce “spitz”?
“Spitz” is pronounced spihts (/spɪts/ in IPA).
How do you use “spitz” in a sentence?
Here is “spitz” used in a sentence: “Her fluffy white dog is a Japanese Spitz.”
What part of speech is “spitz”?
“Spitz” is a noun.
Where does the word “spitz” come from?
The word “spitz” comes from German. From German Spitz, "pointed," describing the breed's tapered muzzle.
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