English toy spaniel

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English toy spaniel

n.
A dog of an English breed of toy spaniel having a domed head, turned-up nose, long ears, and silky coat of various colors.
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Eng′lish toy′ span′iel


n.
one of a breed of toy spaniels having a long, silky coat, a rounded head, and a short, upturned muzzle.
[1930–35]
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Noun1.English toy spaniel - British breed having a long silky coat and rounded head with a short upturned muzzleEnglish toy spaniel - British breed having a long silky coat and rounded head with a short upturned muzzle
toy spaniel - a very small spaniel
Blenheim spaniel - red-and-white variety of English toy spaniel
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