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Irish terrier

noun

one of an Irish breed of terriers having a dense, wiry, reddish coat.

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Origin of Irish terrier

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby Irish terrier

Irish Republic, Irish Republican Army, Irish Sea, Irish setter, Irish stew, Irish terrier, Irish tweed, Irish water spaniel, Irish whiskey, Irish wolfhound, Irishwoman
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British Dictionary definitions for Irish terrier

Irish terrier

noun

a breed of terrier with a wiry wheaten or reddish coat
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