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BELGIAN GRIFFON
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Breed of various very small compact wiry-coated dogs of Belgian origin having a short bearded muzzle
Synonyms:
Belgian griffon; Brussels griffon; griffon
Classified under:
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)