Pom·er·a·nian
| \ ˌpä-mə-ˈrā-nē-ən
, -nyən \
, -nyən \
Definition of Pomeranian
1
: any of a breed of long-haired compact toy dogs with a soft dense undercoat
2
: a native or inhabitant of Pomerania
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“Pomeranian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pomeranian. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of Pomeranian was in 1652
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