Blenheim spaniel

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noun

one of a breed of toy spaniels having a short head and long ears.

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Origin of Blenheim spaniel

First recorded in 1830–40; named after Blenheim, country house of Duke of Marlborough in Oxfordshire, England

Words nearby Blenheim spaniel

blended whiskey, blender, blending inheritance, Blenheim, Blenheim Palace, Blenheim spaniel, blennioid, blenno-, blennogenic, blennoid, blennorrhea

How to use Blenheim spaniel in a sentence

The plums came off the trees hot from the sun, and I had a cocker spaniel puppy that followed me everywhere I went.
The Stacks: A Dog Dies, a Boy Grows Up|Pete Dexter|June 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If the cocker spaniel has to be booted out, then the cocker spaniel has to be booted out.
Is Lupo Jealous of George?|Tom Sykes|January 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dave Matthews owns Blenheim Vineyards in Virginia and produces an array of respected table wines.
Drinking With the Stars: Drew Barrymore, Ramona Singer Wade Into Wine|Rebecca Dana|July 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Before buying the priory, the couple had rented a cottage nearby from the Duke of Marlborough on his Blenheim Palace estate.
'World' Players' Secret Getaway|William Underhill|July 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Perhaps more insulting than if she'd been another woman, Samantha was Altman's cocker spaniel.
The World’s 12 Richest Dogs|The Daily Beast|June 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
You've got a splendid chance can spend what you like and rule in society and he'll subside into a tame spaniel.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
A tiny spaniel lay beside the fire, his beady black eyes following the nervous movements of the master of the house.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
Suddenly the spaniel leapt up with that feverish, spider-like activity of the toy species and began to bark.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
The driver stopped of his own accord, and inquired what had happened, and then they saw that it was a spaniel that was hurt.
Minnie's Pet Monkey|Madeline Leslie
The spaniel held the great dog in awe, and never but once was known to go to the stable to see him.
Minnie's Pet Dog|Madeline Leslie