schnauzer

schnau·zer

noun \ˈshnau̇-zər, ˈshnau̇t-sər\

Definition of SCHNAUZER

: a dog of any of three breeds that originated in Germany and are characterized by a wiry coat, long head, pointed ears, heavy eyebrows, and long hair on the muzzle: a : standard schnauzer b : giant schnauzer c : miniature schnauzer

Origin of SCHNAUZER

German, from Schnauze snout — more at snout

First Known Use: 1923

Rhymes with SCHNAUZER

houser, trouser, wowser