n.
Pronunciation: ' ski-p ə r-k ē , ' shi-, -k ə ; -p ə rk
Function: noun
Etymology: Flemish, diminutive of schipper skipper; from its use as a watchdog on boats ― more at SKIPPER
Date: 1887
: any of a Belgian breed of small stocky black tailless dogs with foxy head and heavy coat
schipperke