wire-haired pointing griffon

/ˌwaɪər ˈhɛərd pɔɪntɪŋ/
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Definitions of wire-haired pointing griffon
  1. noun
    breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France
    synonyms: griffon
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    type of:
    gun dog, sporting dog
    a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns
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