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Spanish pointer

/ˌspænɪʃ ˌpɔɪntər/
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Other forms: Spanish pointers

Definitions of Spanish pointer
  1. noun
    a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game
    synonyms: pointer
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    types:
    German short-haired pointer
    liver or liver-and-white hunting dog developed in Germany; 3/4 pointer and 1/4 bloodhound
    Hungarian pointer, vizsla
    Hungarian hunting dog resembling the Weimaraner but having a rich deep red coat
    type of:
    gun dog, sporting dog
    a dog trained to work with sportsmen when they hunt with guns
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