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Meaning of "schipperke" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SCHIPPERKE

From Dutch, literally: little boatman (from its use as a guard dog on canal barges). See skipper1.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SCHIPPERKE

schipperke  [ˈʃɪpəkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCHIPPERKE

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Schipperke is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SCHIPPERKE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

schipperke

Schipperke

A Schipperke is a small Belgian breed of dog that originated in the early 16th century. There has been a long informal debate over whether this type of dog is a spitz or miniature sheepdog. In their home country of Belgium they are considered a small shepherd.

Definition of schipperke in the English dictionary

The definition of schipperke in the dictionary is a small Dutch breed of tailless dog with a foxy head, pricked ears, and usually a black coat.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCHIPPERKE


anarchy
ˈænəkɪ
Andromache
ænˈdrɒməkɪ
Bourbaki
ˈbɔːbəkɪ
bullocky
ˈbʊləkɪ
deuterotoky
ˌdjuːtəˈrɒtəkɪ
gigantomachy
ˌdʒaɪɡænˈtɒməkɪ
hassocky
ˈhæsəkɪ
hummocky
ˈhʌməkɪ
maconochie
məˈkɒnəkɪ
monarchy
ˈmɒnəkɪ
monomachy
mɒˈnɒməkɪ
mullocky
ˈmʌləkɪ
naumachy
ˈnɔːməkɪ
sciamachy
saɪˈæməkɪ
sciomachy
saɪˈɒməkɪ
stomachy
ˈstʌməkɪ
synarchy
ˈsɪnəkɪ
synecdoche
sɪnˈɛkdəkɪ
Titanomachy
ˌtaɪtəˈnɒməkɪ
tussocky
ˈtʌsəkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCHIPPERKE

schiller
schillerisation
schillerise
schillerization
schillerize
schilling
schimmel
schindyleses
schindylesis
schindyletic
schism
schisma
schismatic
schismatical
schismatically
schismaticalness
schismatise
schismatize
schist
schistose

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCHIPPERKE

alike
back o´ Bourke
bike
burke
cake
Clarke
dislike
fake
ke
lake
like
make
mike
Nike
smoke
strike
take
there´s nothing like
unlike
wake

Synonyms and antonyms of schipperke in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «schipperke» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCHIPPERKE

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Translator English - Chinese

舒柏奇
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

schipperke
570 millions of speakers

English

schipperke
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

schipperke
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

schipperke
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Шипперке
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

schipperke
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

schipperke
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

schipperke
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Schipperke
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schipperke
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

schipperke
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

schipperke
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Critane
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Schipperke
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஸ்கிப்பர்கே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्किम्पर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Schipperke
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Schipperke
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

schipperke
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шипперке
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Schipperke
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Schipperke
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Schipperke
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

schipperke
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

schipperke
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of schipperke

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCHIPPERKE»

The term «schipperke» is regularly used and occupies the 85.230 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCHIPPERKE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about schipperke

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCHIPPERKE»

Discover the use of schipperke in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to schipperke and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Schipperke
Described variously as "the little skipper," "the little black devil" and "the little shepherd of Belgium," the multi-faceted Schipperke enjoys a dedicated following around the world.
Dr. Robert Pollet, 2005
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The Vintage Dog Birthday Book - The Schipperke
The book is illustrated throughout by a range of vintage photographs of the breed, drawn from our library of extremely scarce and sought-after breed books. The perfect gift for the canine-inclined.
Various, 2011
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Schipperkes
Yet there's more to the Schipperke than meets the eye. lf you are thinking of getting a Schipperke, it's important to determine whether your personality and lifestyle are compatible with this energetic and often headstrong breed. The Schipperke ...
Melanie Coronetz, 1998
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The Schipperke - A Complete Anthology of the Dog
The mane is seen to the greatest advantage when the dog is excited, and is far more pronounced in the males than in the females. Schipperke fanciers that wish to preserve the mane should not allow their dogs to wear collars longer at a time  ...
Various, 2013
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The Good, the Bad, and the Furry: Choosing the Dog That's ...
Schipperke. Weight: 12-18 pounds (5.4-81 kg). Height: 10-13 inches (25.4-33 cm ). Build: Stocky. Coat: Thick, rough, black hair. Brains: Very intelligent, though it can be obstinate about training. Bladder Matters: Can be tricky to house-train.
Sam Stall, 2005
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The Vintage Dog Scrapbook - The Schipperke
The Dog Scrapbook: The Schipperke Edition is a collection of the best writings on the charming world of dogs and dog ownership, including everything from essays and anecdotes, to poems and literary excerpts.
Various, 2011
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The Vintage Dog Diary - The Schipperke
The book is illustrated throughout by a range of vintage photographs of the breed, drawn from our library of extremely scarce and sought-after breed books. This is the perfect gift for the canine-inclined.
Various, 2011
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The Complete Schipperke
Traces the history of the breed, describes the official breeding standards, and offers practical advice on their care
‎1993
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Dogs and All About Them:
The Schipperke may fitly be described as the Paul Pry of canine society. His insatiate inquisitiveness induces him to poke his nose into everything; every strange object excites his curiosity, and he will, if possible, look behind it; the slightest ...
Robert Leighton, 2014
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eBay Business All-in-One For Dummies
A search for Schipperke will net me over 3,000 listings! Schipperkes have their own category in the main category of Collectibles=>Animals=>Dogs on eBay (not real dogs, just the collectible type). eBay has categories in Collectibles for almost  ...
Marsha Collier, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCHIPPERKE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term schipperke is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pets of the week
Havana is a 6-year-old Schipperke mix female dog. She came from a house with a large number of animals and is a little scared and shy at the shelter. She is ... «Bowling Green Daily News, Jun 15»
2
Spider and Foxy work it on the Lower East Side
BY LINCOLN ANDERSON | L.E.S. documentarian Clayton Patterson and his wife, artist Elsa Rensaa, usually wear black, so their two schipperkes are perfectly ... «The Villager, May 15»
3
Deezel is Missing
She is Deezel, a 15-pound black Schipperke. She has no tail and has white hair under her chin. She is not wearing a collar. Please contact Rita at (203) ... «Westport Now, Apr 15»
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DOGS: Schipperkes are not for the faint of heart
According to the American Kennel Club, the Schipperke originated in the Flemish province of Belgium and is sometime erroneously described as a Dutch dog. «Paradise Post, Feb 15»
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Dog Day Afternoon: Pets Become Masters at 139th Westminster …
The 11-year-old Schipperke, for example, once again took the Westminster ring with gusto. But, on occasion, owners have dogs that defy that F. Scott Fitzgerald ... «New York Observer, Feb 15»
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Narcoleptic Chihuahua joins Stanford sleep researcher's family
... a decade ago, and before getting Watson he had recently lost his narcoleptic companion, Bear, a black Belgian schipperke who would swoon over broccoli. «Scope, Jan 15»
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Leigh's Lost and Found: featuring an unusual Schipperke mix
In today's Leigh's Lost and Found report, we're featuring an unusual breed you don't see that often. Animal control believes this little guy has been on the road ... «KSPR, Nov 14»
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Dogs love treats, but not all treats love dogs
Dear Dr. Fox: Your recent column about the poor dog with incessant itching reminded me that I had a similar experience with my little schipperke. He developed ... «Washington Post, Oct 14»
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Is Your Dog on the Insurance Blacklist?
Your dog may be your best friend, but that adorable pit bull, Rottweiler, even a fox-faced Schipperke may be on an insurance company's blacklist of "dangerous ... «AOL Real Estate, Sep 14»
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Stanford Sleep Researcher Mourns the Loss of Narcoleptic Dog
Bear, the narcoleptic dog who stole the heart of a Stanford specialist in the disease, has died. Affectionately called “Bearichon,” the Belgian schipperke was the ... «KQED, Jun 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Schipperke [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/schipperke>. Apr 2024 ».
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