pomeranian
pomeranian Lexical Profile
• noun
A breed of small toy dog of the Spitz type, characterized by a thick double coat and a plumed tail curling over its back, originally bred in the Central European region of Pomerania.
"She adopted a lively little Pomeranian puppy that quickly became the center of attention in her household."
A native or inhabitant of Pomerania, a historical territory located along the southern shores of the Baltic Sea in present-day Germany and Poland.
"During the mid-nineteenth century, many Pomeranians emigrated to the Midwestern United States seeking fertile farmland."
• adjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the historical region of Pomerania along the Baltic Sea, or its inhabitants.
"The museum featured an extensive collection of traditional Pomeranian textiles and ceramics."
• Rhymes for pomeranian
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the geographical name Pomerania, a region along the southern coast of the Baltic Sea, whose name ultimately traces back to the Slavic 'po more', meaning 'by the sea'.
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