cocker spaniel

noun

1. one of a breed of small spaniels having a flat or slightly waved, soft, dense coat of any of several colors.

cocker spaniel

noun

1. a small compact breed of spaniel having sleek silky fur, a domed head, and long fringed ears

Word History and Origins

Origin of cocker spaniel¹

First recorded in 1825–30; cocker ¹ ( def. ) + spaniel ( def. ),

Word History and Origins

Origin of cocker spaniel¹

C19 cocker, from cocking hunting woodcocks