vizsla

vizsla Definition

vizsla (vēz′lə, vēs′-, vēz̸h′-, viz̸h′-)

noun

any of a breed of medium-sized hunting dog, originating in Hungary, with a short, smooth, rusty-gold coat and a docked tail

Etymology: after Vizsla, town in Hungary, in region where breed developed

vizsla Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

wire-haired: I am still looking for a home for Bryn, my 7 year old wire-haired vizsla.
wirehaired: The wirehaired vizsla was recognized as a separate breed from its smooth coated relative in the 1930's.

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