HyperDic: wire-haired_pointing_griffon

English > 1 sense of the expression *wire-haired pointing griffon*:
NOUN	animal	wire-haired pointing griffon, griffon	breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat

English > *wire-haired pointing griffon*: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaning	Breed of medium-sized long-headed dogs with downy undercoat and harsh wiry outer coat; originated in Holland but largely developed in France.
Synonym	griffon
Broader	sporting dog, gun dog	A dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns