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schnauzer Definition

schnau·zer (s̸hno̵u′zər)

noun

any member of three breeds of sturdily built dog with a wiry, pepper-and-salt or black coat, whiskers, and bushy eyebrows, orig. bred in Germany: the standard schnauzer is 17 to 23 in (43.2-58 cm) high at the shoulder; the miniature schnauzer, 12 to 14 in (30.5-35.5 cm); the giant schnauzer, over 23.5 in (59.7 cm)

Etymology: Ger < schnauzen, to snarl, growl < schnauze, snout

schnauzer Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • visual: This is used by the visual schnauzer, which needs to load images when it generates icon files.
  • mini: If anyone is able to help us find a mini schnauzer, we would be very grateful.

Modifies a noun

  • window: They may not be entered in the xv visual schnauzer windows, the xv load window, or the xv save window.
  • puppy: More Details Price: £ 24.95 Quantity: Schnauzer Puppy You might not guess it, but I'm only six weeks old.