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spaniel

span·iel [ spánnyəl ] (plural span·iels)


noun 
Definition:
 
medium-sized dog with wavy coat: a small or medium-sized dog characterized by a long wavy silky coat, usually short legs, and large drooping ears

[14th century. < Old French espaigneul "Spanish" < Latin Hispania "Spain"]
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