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

Example Sentences

His cocker spaniel, Ella, was also central in getting him through this period, which is the subject of his new memoir.

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She and Davis have flaunted their love on Instagram with Valentine’s Day posts and photo shoots with her cocker spaniel Harley.

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The couple's pet dog - believed to be a cocker spaniel - had also been shot.

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The couple's pet dog - believed to be a cocker spaniel - had been shot and a rifle was recovered from the property by the police.

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In October, the couple found out that their first child soon will join the family, which includes a chihuahua and a cocker spaniel mix rescue dog.

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