Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

keeshond

/ˈkeɪ̯sn̩d/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.17 in modern English

Syllables: keeshond
IPA: /ˈkeɪ̯sn̩d/

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A spitz bred in the Netherlands and Germany, characterized by a fluffy coat of silver and black fur.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Keeshond.

Example Sentences

"The keeshond is the well-known Dutch dog, often seen on the barges, running up and down from bow to stern and back, barking."

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Dutch keeshond.

Inflected Forms

Keeshonden (plural) Keeshonds (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce keeshond?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkeɪ̯sn̩d/.
What does keeshond mean?: A spitz bred in the Netherlands and Germany, characterized by a fluffy coat of silver and black fur.
Where does keeshond come from?: Unadapted borrowing from Dutch keeshond.

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