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Hungarian pointer

Hungarian pointer

6.1
A Hungarian hunting dog with a deep red coat also called the Vizsla
  • noun
  • /ˈhʌŋɡɛriən ˈpɔɪntər/
translation icon : perro de caza húngaro
  • The Hungarian pointer is known for its athletic build and intelligence.

Examples

  • She proudly showed her new Hungarian pointer at the dog show last weekend.

  • My Hungarian pointer loves to play.

  • Many hunters favor the Hungarian pointer for its keen sense of smell and loyalty.

  • The Hungarian pointer is a great dog.

  • Many hunters favor the Hungarian pointer for its keen sense of smell and loyalty.

  • She proudly showed her new Hungarian pointer at the dog show last weekend.

  • The Hungarian pointer is known for its athletic build and intelligence.

Synonyms

vizsla
vsHungarian pointer
1 9.0

A Hungarian hunting dog with a short reddish coat and a strong sense of smell

is the alternative traditional name used for the same breed

Surface Forms

Hungarian pointer singular
Hungarian pointers plural

Morphology

Hungarian + pointer

The phrase is transparently compositional: 'Hungarian' specifies origin (from Hungary) and 'pointer' names a gundog breed, so the combined meaning is simply a pointer breed from Hungary. This national-origin + breed pattern is cross‑linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

The noun Hungarian pointer comes from Hungary and the dog's way of helping hunters: the pointer would stop and point its body toward a hidden bird so the hunter could find it. That's why the name means a Hungarian 'hunting dog'.