Affenpinscher Definition
ăfən-pĭnshər
noun
A dog of a small breed developed in Germany, having a rough shaggy coat, a hairy face with a short muzzle, and usually cropped ears.
American Heritage
Any of a breed of small dogs, with a stiff, wiry coat of black, red, or gray and facial features that resemble those of a monkey.
Webster's New World
A breed of toy dog bred in Western Europe.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- monkey dog
- monkey pinscher
Other Word Forms of Affenpinscher
Noun
Singular:
affenpinscher
Plural:
affenpinschersOrigin of Affenpinscher
German Affe ape (from Middle High German) (from Old High German affo) Pinscher a type of dog with ears operated on or “pinched” to make them stand up (from English pinch)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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