schipperke

schip·per·ke

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skip-er-kee, -kuh]
- /ˈskɪp ər ki, -kə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skip-er-kee, -kuh]
- /ˈskɪp ər ki, -kə/

Definitions of schipperke word

noun schipperke one of a Belgian breed of small dogs having erect ears and a thick, black coat, originally used as a watchdog on boats in the Netherlands and Belgium. 1
noun schipperke a small Dutch breed of tailless dog with a foxy head, pricked ears, and usually a black coat 0
noun schipperke any of a breed of small dog with a dense, black coat forming a ruff about the neck, a foxlike head, and erect ears: traditionally the tail is docked 0

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Origin of schipperke

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < dialectal Dutch: little boatman, equivalent to schipper skipper1 + -ke -kin

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Parts of speech for Schipperke

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schipperke popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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