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wirehair

American  
[wahyuhr-hair] / ˈwaɪərˌhɛər /

noun

  1. a fox terrier having a wiry coat.


Etymology

Origin of wirehair

First recorded in 1880–85; wire + hair


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The controversy centers around Cricket, a 14-month-old wirehair pointer.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2024

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