BELGIAN GRIFFON

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle

Synonyms:

Belgian griffon; Brussels griffon; griffon

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Nouns denoting animals

Hypernyms ("Belgian griffon" is a kind of...):

Canis familiaris; dog; domestic dog (a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "Belgian griffon"):

Brabancon griffon (a variety of Brussels griffon having a short smooth coat)

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