spitz

spitz

noun \ˈspits\

Definition of SPITZ

: a member of any of several breeds of stocky heavy-coated dogs of northern origin with erect ears and usually a heavily furred tail carried over the back

Illustration of SPITZ

Origin of SPITZ

German, from spitz pointed, from Old High German spizzi; from the shape of its ears and muzzle — more at spit

First Known Use: 1842

Rhymes with SPITZ

blitz, ditz, fritz, glitz, grits, its, quits, spritz