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Spaniel

/ˈspænjəl/

Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.

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📖 Definitions of "Spaniel"

noun

1
Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.
2
A cringing, fawning person.

verb

1
To follow loyally or obsequiously, like a spaniel.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Spaniel"

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Word	Definition
cockernoun	(colloquial) A cocker spaniel, either of two breeds of dogs originally bred for hunting woodcocks.
spaynelnoun	Obsolete spelling of spaniel. [Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.]
spannelnoun	(dialect) Spaniel, a dog breed.
picardy spanielnoun	A breed of dog developed in France for use as a gundog related to the Blue Pircardy Spaniel.
springernoun	A surname.
pointernoun	Anything that points or is used for pointing.
portuguese pointernoun	A breed of dog developed as a gun dog in Portugal.
pibblenoun	(informal, endearing) A pit bull terrier.
purse puppynoun	(informal) A dog small enough to fit into a sleeve, purse, or backpack.
cocker spanielnoun	Either of two breeds of dog, the American cocker spaniel and the English cocker spaniel.
miniature pinschernoun	A small breed of pinscher bred in Germany to hunt small vermin, especially rats.
standardnoun	A level of quality or attainment.
spoodlenoun	Synonym of cockapoo (“cross between an American cocker spaniel and a miniature poodle”).
pitbullnoun	Shortened form of pit bull terrier.
pugglenoun	A small mixed breed of dog created by mating a pug and beagle.
toy poodlenoun	A small poodle, measuring less than 10 inches (28 cm).
puppy dognoun	A puppy; a young dog.
fowling piecenoun	A light gun with smooth bore, adapted for the use of small shot in killing birds or small animals.
poodle shooternoun	(derogatory, slang) A carbine that discharges the 5.56 millimetre calibre cartridge.
whippitnoun	Alternative form of whippet (“nitrous oxide cartridge”). [A dog of a certain breed, similar to a small greyhound, originating in Britain and bred for racing.]