wire-haired pointing griffon

wire-haired pointing griffon
noun
breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
Syn: ↑griffon
Hypernyms: ↑sporting dog, ↑gun dog

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noun
see griffon II

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wire-haired pointing griffon,
a medium-sized hunting dog with a rough, stiff coat, used to point and retrieve game.

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