American water spaniel

American water spaniel
noun Date: 1947 any of a breed of medium-sized spaniels of United States origin that have a thick curly chocolate or liver-colored coat

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  • American water spaniel — one of an American breed of medium sized water spaniels having a thick, curly chocolate colored or liver colored coat. [1945 50] * * * ▪ breed of dog       breed of sporting dog originating in the United States in the late 1800s, bred to retrieve …   Universalium

  • American water spaniel — Amer′ican wa′ter span iel n. dch one of an American breed of medium sized water spaniels having a thick, curly chocolate or liver colored coat • Etymology: 1945–50 …   From formal English to slang

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  • water spaniel — noun any dog of two large curly coated breeds used for hunting waterfowl • Regions: ↑Ireland, ↑Hibernia, ↑Emerald Isle, ↑United States, ↑United States of America, ↑America, ↑the States, ↑US, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • water spaniel — noun Date: 1566 a spaniel of either of two breeds: a. American water spaniel b. Irish water spaniel …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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