keeshond
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kees·hond

noun \ˈkās-ˌhnt\
plural kees·hon·den \-ˌhn-dən\

Definition of KEESHOND

: any of a Dutch breed of compact medium-sized dogs that have a dense heavy grayish coat and a foxy head

Origin of KEESHOND

Dutch, probably from Kees, nickname for Cornelis Cornelius + hond dog, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old English hund hound
First Known Use: 1926

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