noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈkeɪ̯sn̩d/
/ˈkeɪ̯zn̩d/
1
noun
Meaning 1
A spitz bred in the Netherlands and Germany, characterized by a fluffy coat of silver and black fur.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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2
noun
Meaning 2
Alternative letter-case form of Keeshond.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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noun
Meaning 3
a spitz-like dog having a shaggy greyish coat and tightly curled tail originating in Holland
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: spitz
History
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from Dutch keeshond.
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