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poodle

/ˈpuː.dəl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A breed of dog originating in Europe as hunting dogs, and having heavy, curly coat in a solid color; their shoulder height indicates their classification as standard, medium, miniature, or toy.
  2. A person servile towards someone whom he or she considers his or her superior.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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