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King Charles spaniel
[ king chahrlz span-yuhl ]
noun
- one of a breed of small dogs that resemble the closely related cavalier King Charles spaniel, but which are somewhat smaller, have a shorter muzzle, an upturned nose, and sometimes a slight wave or curl to their coat:
As is typical of the breed, both of our King Charles spaniels are very playful and affectionate.
King Charles spaniel
noun
- a toy breed of spaniel with a short turned-up nose and a domed skull
- cavalier King Charles spaniela similar breed that is slightly larger and has a longer nose
Word History and Origins
Origin of King Charles spaniel1
Word History and Origins
Origin of King Charles spaniel1
Example Sentences
With her right hand she caresses a little King Charles spaniel perched on the table.
He had large, soft, affectionate brown eyes, like a King Charles spaniel.
It was a poor little King Charles spaniel, and the duke was beating him with all his might with the heavy handle of a whip.
The quick-witted child knew just as well then as she did next morning, that the dog—a King Charles spaniel—was intended for her.
I wonder a woman like that can bear him to come near her, but she pets the baboon as if he were a King Charles spaniel.
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