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King Charles spaniel

King Charles span·iel (plural King Charles span·iels)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small spaniel: a small spaniel of a breed with a markedly domed head, snub nose, bulging eyes, floppy ears, and a tan or black coat with white patches

2. similar spaniel: a slightly larger breed of spaniel that has a longer nose

[Late 19th century. After Charles II, who was partial to the breed]
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