King Charles spaniel
[ king-chahrlz-span-yuhl ]
/ ˈkɪŋ ˈtʃɑrlz ˈspæn yəl /
Save This Word!
noun
one of a breed of small dogs that resemble the closely related cavalier King Charles spaniel, but which are somewhat smaller, have a shorter muzzle, an upturned nose, and sometimes a slight wave or curl to their coat: As is typical of the breed, both of our King Charles spaniels are very playful and affectionate.
QUIZZES
THINK YOU’VE GOT A HANDLE ON THIS US STATE NICKNAME QUIZ?
Did you ever collect all those state quarters? Put them to good use on this quiz about curious state monikers and the facts around them.
Question 1 of 8
Mississippi’s nickname comes from the magnificent trees that grow there. What is it?
Origin of King Charles spaniel
First recorded in 1895–1900; named after Charles II of England from his liking for this variety
Words nearby King Charles spaniel
kinfolk, king, king bee, kingbird, kingbolt, King Charles spaniel, king closer, king cobra, King Cotton, King Country, king crab
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2021
Example sentences from the Web for King Charles spaniel
British Dictionary definitions for King Charles spaniel
King Charles spaniel
noun
a toy breed of spaniel with a short turned-up nose and a domed skull
cavalier King Charles spaniel a similar breed that is slightly larger and has a longer nose
Word Origin for King Charles spaniel
C17: named after Charles II of England, who popularized the breed
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012