Norfolk terrier


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Norfolk terrier

n
(Breeds) a small wiry-coated breed of terrier having a short tail and pendent ears
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Nor′folk ter′rier


n.
one of an English breed of terriers resembling the Norwich terrier but with ears folded forward.
[1960–65]
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Noun1.Norfolk terrier - English breed of small terrier with a straight wiry grizzled coat and dropped earsNorfolk terrier - English breed of small terrier with a straight wiry grizzled coat and dropped ears
terrier - any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
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