wirehair

noun

wire·​hair ˈwī(-ə)r-ˌher How to pronounce wirehair (audio)
: a wirehaired dog or cat

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wirehair was in 1884

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“Wirehair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wirehair. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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