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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBichon Frise
/ˌbiːʃɒ̃ friːˈzeɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A small breed of dog of Spanish and Belgian/French descent, characterized by a white, powder-puff curly coat and a cheerful, gentle demeanor.
"The family decided to adopt a playful Bichon Frise to keep their children company."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Borrowed into English in the 20th century from French. The name combines bichon (a diminutive of Middle French bichot, meaning a small dog, ultimately related to barbichon) and frise, meaning 'curly' in reference to the breed's distinct plush white coat.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bichon Frise" is said worldwide
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bichon frisé
Transliteration: bi-ʃɔ̃ fʁi-ze
"Le bichon frisé est un chien de compagnie très populaire en France."
Bichon Frisé
Transliteration: biˈʃɔ̃ fʁiˈzeː
"Der Bichon Frisé hat ein weiches und lockiges weißes Fell."
bichon frisé
Transliteration: biˈʃɔ̃ friˈze
"Il bichon frisé è un cane piccolo e affettuoso."
bichón frisé
Transliteration: biˈtʃon fɾiˈse
"El bichón frisé es una raza de perro muy alegre."
bichon frisé
Transliteration: biˈʃõ fɾiˈze
"O bichon frisé adora brincar com as crianças."
बिशोन फ्रिज़े
Transliteration: bishon frize
"बिशोन फ्रिज़े एक बहुत ही प्यारा और छोटा कुत्ता है।"
比熊犬
Transliteration: bǐ xióng quǎn
"比熊犬有着雪白而卷曲的毛发。"
비숑 프리제
Transliteration: bisyong peurije
"비숑 프리제는 털이 하얗고 성격이 활발합니다."
ビション・フリーゼ
Transliteration: bishon furīze
"ビション・フリーゼはふわふわした白い毛並みが特徴です。"
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