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Weimaraner

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Wei·​ma·​ra·​ner | \ ˌvī-mə-ˈrä-nər How to pronounce Weimaraner (audio) , ˌwī-; ˈvī-mə-ˌrä-, ˈwī- How to pronounce Weimaraner (audio) \

Definition of Weimaraner

: any of a breed of large light gray usually short-haired pointers of German origin

First Known Use of Weimaraner

1943, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Weimaraner

German, from Weimar, Germany

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“Weimaraner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Weimaraner. Accessed 19 May. 2022.

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