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spaniels

noun

Meaning

  1. Any of various small to medium-sized breeds of gun dog having a broad muzzle, long, wavy fur and long ears that hang at the side of the head, bred for flushing and retrieving game.
  2. A cringing, fawning person.
  3. To follow loyally or obsequiously, like a spaniel.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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