Dictionary.com

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.
QUIZ
THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?
Do you know the difference between everyday US and UK terminology? Test yourself with this quiz on words that differ across the Atlantic.
Question 1 of 7
In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

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

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

How to use King Charles spaniel in a sentence

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
FEEDBACK