spitz

(spits)

noun

in the U.S., any of several dogs, as the chow chow, Samoyed, or Eskimo dog, characterized by a long, dense coat, erect, pointed ears, and a tail that curls over the back; esp., a variety of Pomeranian, usually white

Origin: Ger < spitz, pointed < OHG spizzi: see spit

See spitz in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A dog belonging to any of several northern breeds, such as the Pomeranian or Samoyed, characterized by a long, thick, usually white coat, pointed muzzle and ears, and a tail curled over the back.

Origin:

Origin: German Spitz

Origin: , from spitz, pointed

Origin: , from Middle High German spiz

Origin: , from Old High German spizzi

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American swimmer whose record of seven gold medals at a single Olympic games (1972) stood for 36 years.

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