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beagle
[ bee-guhl ]
/ ˈbi gəl /
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noun
one of a breed of small hounds having long ears, short legs, and a usually black, tan, and white coat.
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British Dictionary definitions for beagle
beagle
/ (ˈbiːɡəl) /
noun
a small sturdy breed of hound, having a smooth dense coat usually of white, tan, and black; often used (esp formerly) for hunting hares
archaic a person who spies on others
verb
(intr) to hunt with beagles, normally on foot
Word Origin for beagle
C15: of uncertain origin
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