ˈshnau̇zə(r), -au̇tsə- noun
Etymology: German, from schnauze snout, muzzle + -er; from the mustache and beard — more at snout
1. usually capitalized : an old German breed of terriers occurring in three varieties differing only in size that have a long head with small ears and heavy eyebrows, mustache, and beard and a wiry coat of pepper-and-salt, black, or black and tan
2. -s : a dog of this breed