Brittany

noun Brit·ta·ny \ˈbri-tə-nē\

plural Brittanys also Brittanies

Definition of BRITTANY

: any of a breed of medium-sized pointers of French origin that resemble the spaniels in appearance —called also Brittany spaniel

Brittany, region in France

First Known Use: 1967

geographical name Brit·ta·ny \ˈbri-tə-nē\

region & former province NW France SW of Normandy

Brit·ta·ny or French Bre·tagne \brə-ˈtänʸ\

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