Phrase guide

Bichon Frisé

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈbiːʃɒn fɹiːˈzeɪ/

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noun

Meaning 1

A small bichon with white fur and dark eyes and nose, originating in Spain, Belgium and France.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

From French bichon (à poil) frisé (lapdog with curly hair).

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 比熊犬 (bǐxióngquǎn) — Bichon Frisé
  • Estonian: bichon frisé — Bichon Frisé
  • Finnish: bichon frisé — Bichon Frisé
  • French: bichon à poil frisé — Bichon Frisé
  • Hebrew: בישון פריזה — Bichon Frisé
  • Irish: measán catach — Bichon Frisé
  • Japanese: ビション・フリーゼ (bishon furīze) — Bichon Frisé
  • Portuguese: bichon frisé — Bichon Frisé
  • Russian: бишон фризе (bišon frize) — Bichon Frisé