King Charles spaniel

King Charles spaniel

n.1. An English toy spaniel, especially its black and tan variety.2. A Cavalier King Charles spaniel.

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[After King Charles II.]

King Charles spaniel

n 1. (Breeds) a toy breed of spaniel with a short turned-up nose and a domed skull 2. (Breeds) cavalier King Charles spaniel a similar breed that is slightly larger and has a longer nose [C17: named after Charles II of England, who popularized the breed]

King` Charles′ span′iel

n. a variety of the English toy spaniel having a black-and-tan coat. [1825–35; after Charles II of England, alleged to have favored the breed]

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King Charles spaniel - a toy English spaniel with a black-and-tan coat; named after Charles II who popularized ittoy spaniel - a very small spaniel